Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 Freighter today (1 March) – the first of its kind for cargo arm Ethiopian Cargo.
The B737-800F aircraft has a capacity of more than 23 metric tonnes and will be used to increase capacity and frequency of its freighter network.
Group chief executive officer, Tewolde GebreMariam said: “The arrival of this new freighter is a significant addition and propels both our capacity and frequency.
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has also been awarded as “Fastest growing International Cargo Airline of the Year” at Air Cargo India International conference held in Mumbai on February 21, 2018. The biennial awards ceremony was held in conjunction with the seventh edition of Air Cargo India exhibition and conference, recognizing cargo carriers with immense progress and leading innovations in the air freight industry while enhancing customer experience. The winners of the prestigious award were selected through online voting system by STAT Times readers.