en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ethiopian Airlines is expected to announce a new freighter order shortly after the Farnborough Airshow concludes, with the official announcement anticipated soon after the event. Tasew revealed at the International Air Transport Association annual meeting in June that the team is evaluating the Boeing 777-8F and Airbus A350F freighter models, considering eight firm orders and four options. The final decision on this freighter order will significantly impact the cargo operations of Africa's largest airline.

This freighter order is part of Ethiopian Airlines' fleet renewal strategy. Tasew also stated that the highly anticipated evaluation of regional aircraft will be concluded within the next one to two months. The airline plans to procure 25 regional aircraft, with candidates including the Airbus A220, Boeing 737 MAX, and Embraer E2. The advancement of these freighter and passenger aircraft orders comes at a time when the global aviation manufacturing industry is facing supply chain bottlenecks and delivery delays.

Ethiopian Airlines currently operates the largest cargo network in Africa, with its existing fleet including multiple Boeing 777 freighters. The addition of new freighters will further enhance its cargo capacity, solidifying Addis Ababa's position as Africa's air cargo hub. The final model selection and specific quantity of this order are still pending official confirmation from the airline.