Ethiopian Airlines to introduce Africa’s first Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters via AerCap deal

AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled for Q2 2028. The aircraft—dubbed the “Big Twin”—will be the first of their kind to operate in Africa and offer around 25% greater capacity than smaller twin-engine freighters, improving cost efficiency and supporting network expansion. The