{"id":26063,"date":"2026-03-28T14:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=26063"},"modified":"2026-03-28T14:14:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T11:14:54","slug":"ethiopian-airlines-signs-lease-agreements-with-aercap-for-two-boeing-777-300ersf-converted-freighters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviation-news.info\/?p=26063","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"Mylead table table-hover table-responsive\">\n<p>Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has signed lease agreements with AerCap Holdings N.V. for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The aircraft, also known as &#8220;The Big Twin,&#8221; will be the first of its type to operate in Africa, with the deliveries scheduled for Q2 2028.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the lease agreements, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said, \u201c<i>We are delighted to partner with AerCap to bring the first Boeing 777-300ERSF to Africa. These aircraft will significantly enhance our cargo capacity and efficiency, boosting trade in the region. As demand for air freight continues to grow, Ethiopian Airlines remains committed to investing in modern, sustainable solutions that cement our position in the global cargo market.<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<i>We are delighted to deepen our long-standing partnership with\u00a0<\/i><i>Ethiopian Airlines \u2013 the first customer to operate this aircraft type in Africa &#8211;\u00a0<\/i><i>through this important transaction,<\/i>\u201d said Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of AerCap. &#8220;<i>With 25% more capacity than today&#8217;s smaller twin-engine long-haul freighters, the 777-300ERSF delivers significant cost efficiencies and will position Ethiopian Airlines to further expand its growing cargo platform. We are proud to support\u00a0<\/i><i>Ethiopian Airlines and wish them continued success as they scale and strengthen their operations.<\/i>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>About Ethiopian<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ethiopianairlines.com\/aa?utm_source=Pr_press&amp;utm_medium=News&amp;utm_campaign=press_relese\">Ethiopian Airlines Group (Ethiopian)<\/a><u>\u00a0<\/u>is a true African success story, transforming a visionary dream into a globally renowned reality for nearly eight decades. Operating flights to more than 160 domestic and international passenger, and cargo\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.ethiopianairlines.com\/AboutEthiopian\/Destinations?utm_source=Pr_press&amp;utm_medium=News&amp;utm_campaign=press_relese\">destinations<\/a>\u00a0across five continents, Ethiopian bridges the gaps between Africa and the world. Emphasizing passenger comfort and environmental sustainability, Ethiopian utilizes ultra-modern\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.ethiopianairlines.com\/AboutEthiopian\/OurFleets?utm_source=Pr_press&amp;utm_medium=News&amp;utm_campaign=press_relese\">aircraft<\/a>\u00a0such as Boeing 737s, 777s, 787s, Airbus A350-900, A350-1000 and De Havilland Q400.<\/p>\n<p>Ethiopian, the Star Alliance member airline, champions in various coveted awards including Skytrax\u2019s \u2018Best Airline in Africa Award\u2019 for eight consecutive years, APEX \u2018Best Overall in Africa\u2019 award and \u2018Leadership in Connecting Africa through Transport\u2019 Award among others. Ethiopian aims to further excel in its success through a strategic plan dubbed \u2018Vision 2035\u2019 and become one of the top 20 most competitive and leading aviation groups in the world. Embracing a Pan-African spirit, Ethiopian is pursuing multi-hub strategy through hubs in Lom\u00e9, Togo with ASKY, in Lilongwe, Malawi with Malawi Airlines, in Lusaka, Zambia with Zambia Airways, and in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with Air Congo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"row mt-lg-5 mt-4 footer_separator\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has signed lease agreements with AerCap Holdings N.V. for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The aircraft, also known as &#8220;The Big Twin,&#8221; will be the first of its type to operate in Africa, with the deliveries scheduled for Q2 2028. 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