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Boeing moves 777 freighter pipeline forward as Ethiopian leases two IAI-converted 777-300ERs for Q2 2028 delivery

Boeing has begun wing‑body join and final assembly on the first 777‑8 Freighter at its Everett plant, marking a major production milestone. Separately, Ethiopian Airlines will lease two AerCap‑backed IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters, due for delivery in Q2 2028; the cluster also notes FAA approval of 787 weight upgrades that boost payload and range.

Discovered 2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00 | 2026-03-24T02:40:02.553686-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Adds immediate and long‑haul lift: Ethiopian’s AerCap‑backed lease for two IAI‑converted 777‑300ER freighters (deliveries Q2 2028) expands available widebody freighter capacity at a time when carriers are deploying 777 freighters and taking SF conversions (see recent 777‑300ER SF deliveries). (source:abd2d515-18f6-45cd-a4fd-db934186c551)

  • Production and regulatory progress that affects network planning: Boeing’s wing‑body join and start of final assembly on the first 777‑8F signals tangible programme progress toward a new long‑range, fuel‑efficient large freighter, while the FAA’s 787 weight upgrades increase payload/range — both developments will influence carrier fleet plans and cargo economics amid growing demand. Related market context: broader expansion of widebody freighter operations and regional demand forecasts. (source:faa94bcf-29d4-4686-9e24-36c2ac93807e)

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