AerCap Leases Two Converted Boeing 777 Freighters to Ethiopian Airlines for 2028 Delivery Aviation News – AerCap has signed a lease agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft, with deliveries scheduled for the second quarter of 2028, strengthening the airline’s growing cargo operations. The agreement, announced on 24 March 2026, involves freighter conversions carried out by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Ethiopian Airlines already operates a diverse cargo fleet comprising four B737-800SFs, four B767-300Fs, and twelve B777Fs, and has also committed to acquiring five additional B777Fs, although these orders are yet to be finalized.

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Boeing Requests Emissions Exemption for 777 Freighter Amid Global Cargo Shortage Aviation News – Boeing has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a temporary exemption from an emissions rule taking effect at the end of 2027 for its 777 freighter. The request underscores concerns about a global shortage of wide-body cargo aircraft and the risk of reduced air freight capacity. The U.S. aircraft manufacturer wants approval to produce 35 Boeing 777 freighters from 2028 onward, even though the aircraft’s engines do not comply with the stricter emissions limits set by the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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