Ethiopian Airlines Nears Deal for Up to 10 Boeing Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing an agreement to acquire as many as 10 long-haul Boeing cargo aircraft, according to a report citing two industry sources.
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- Ethiopian Airlines is nearing an agreement to acquire as many as 10 long-haul Boeing cargo aircraft, according to a report citing two industry sources.
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing an agreement to acquire as many as 10 long-haul Boeing freighter aircraft as it seeks to expand its cargo operations, according to a report published on September 3, 2026.
The Addis Standard report, carried by AllAfrica, attributed the information to Reuters and two unnamed industry sources. It described the prospective acquisition as part of the national carrier’s effort to reinforce its position as a major aviation hub in Africa.
The reported talks have not yet produced an announced final agreement. Key commercial details, including the aircraft model, delivery schedule and value of the potential order, were not disclosed in the source record available to AddisMizan.
A deal of the reported scale would add long-haul capacity to Ethiopian Airlines’ freight business, but the number of aircraft remains subject to the outcome of negotiations. AddisMizan will update this report if the airline or Boeing formally confirms an order and provides further details.
