Ethiopian Leases Two IAI Converted 777-300ERSF

Ethiopian Signs Lease Deal with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSFs – Ethiopian Monitor

ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap Holdings N.V. for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted aircrafts. The aircraft, also known as “The Big Twin,” will be the first of its type to operate in Africa, with the deliveries scheduled for the second quarter of the year 2028. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew announced the lease agreement in a statement on Tuesday, welcoming the partnership with AerCap to bring t…

Ethiopian leases two IAI converted 777-300ERSF

Ethiopian Airlines is committed to two Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) 777-300ERSF freighters from AerCap that will be delivered in 2028. AerCap is a partner with IAI on the 777-300ER passenger to freight (P2F) conversion program. The aircraft will be delivered in the second quarter of 2028. The agreement is the first for a carrier in Africa to acquire a large freighter. The conversion program received its type certificate in 2025 and has both…

Ethiopian Airlines Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has announced that it has signed lease agreements with AerCap Holdings N.V. for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The aircraft, also known as “The Big Twin,” will be the first of its type to operate in Africa, with the deliveries scheduled for Q2 2028.  Commenting on the lease agreements, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said, “We are delighted to partner with AerCap to bring…