Ethiopian Airlines has signed a commitment at the Paris Air Show 2017 to order two Boeing 777 Freighters.

The airline also placed an order for 10 737 MAX 8s, exercising options from an order in 2014.

“Building one of the largest cargo terminals in the world and operating new-generation, high-performance aircraft reflects our commitment in expanding and supporting the exponentially growing imports and exports of our country in particular and the African continent in general,” said Tewolde GebreMariam, GCEO of Ethiopian Airlines. “The commitment to purchase two 777 Freighters is expected to boost Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services. The 737 MAX will form a key component of our strategic roadmap, Vision 2025, enhancing our single-aisle fleet and keeping us at the forefront of African aviation. This is a continuation of the longstanding and commendable business partnership we had established with Boeing.”

The 777F is capable of carrying up to 102 tonnes of cargo and has a range of approximately 4,900 nautical miles.

“The 777 Freighter’s range capability, combined with its enhanced cargo capacity, makes it the perfect airplane for Ethiopian to continue to profitably grow its global freighter service, linking trade routes between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Ethiopian’s 737 MAX order is a continued endorsement of the airplane’s efficiency, range, reliability and operating costs.”

Ethiopian already operates a freighter fleet of two 757Fs and six 777Fs.