AerCap Places First African Boeing 777-300ERSF Freighters With Ethiopian Airlines
The Habesha Zehabesha News DeskMarch 2026 Addis Ababa / Dublin — Global aircraft leasing giant AerCap has announced the placement of Africa’s first converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter aircraft with Ethiopian Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s cargo aviation sector. A First for Africa’s Cargo Aviation The Boeing 777-300ERSF (Special Freighter), converted from passenger aircraft into dedicated cargo carriers, will be operated by Ethiopian Airlines under lease from AerCap. This marks the first deployment of the 777-300ERSF freighter in Africa, reinforcing Ethiopian Airlines’ position as a leading cargo operator on the continent. The conversion program is carried out by Israel Aerospace The Habesha Ethiopian News
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