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Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for eight Boeing 777-8 Freighters and two current-generation 777Fs, becoming the first African airline to purchase the next-generation freighter. The deal expands a cargo fleet already centered on Boeing’s 777 freighter family and supports the carrier’s international network growth.
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Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for eight Boeing 777-8 Freighters and two current-generation 777Fs, becoming the first African airline to purchase the next-generation freighter. The deal expands a cargo fleet already centered on Boeing’s 777 freighter family and supports the carrier’s international network growth.
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