Ethiopian Airlines gets first P2F aircraft to boost cargo capacity

Ethiopian Airlines Group has completed the first passenger-to-freighter conversion of one of its three B767 aircraft, said reports. Ethiopian partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to launch a B767-300ER freighter conversion line at Ethiopian MRO facilities in Addis Ababa last year.

The conversion of the aircraft, introduced into the airline’s fleet in 2004, will boost Ethiopian’s cargo shipment capacity. In partnership with IAI, Ethiopian started the full conversion of the B767 aircraft early this year.

Meanwhile, the conversion of the second aircraft has reached an essential stage of door cutting and will be completed in few months. Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive Mesfin Tasew said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Israel Aerospace Industries and become the first African carrier to successfully complete the passenger-to-cargo conversion of B767 aircraft.” He added, “As a fast-growing airline, our partnership with IAI, one of the global technology leaders in the Aerospace industry, is crucial in technology and skill transfer in the field of maintenance, repair and overhaul.”