Ethiopian Airlines incorporates first B737-800F
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first B737-800F. With this ancient passenger aircraft converted by AEI into a full freighter with a 23 t payload, the carrier aims to gain a new, and more economic capability to serve short haul destinations in Africa and the Middle East. The freighter will be used for exporting Ethiopian meat, fruit and vegetables to the Gulf Region.
Operating ten next generation dedicated freighters and with Africa’s largest transhipment terminal, Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services currently provides cargo services to/from 44 international destinations.
By 2025, the carrier wants to become a full-fledged profit centre of the Ethiopian Airlines Group with annual revenue of USD 2 billion, 19 dedicated aircraft, an annual tonnage of 820,000 t and 57 international destinations. (ah)