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Ethiopian Airlines Completes Conversion of Africa’s First B767 Passenger Aircraft into Freighter

The best airline in Africa, #EthiopianAirlines Group, has revealed that one of its three #B767 aircraft has successfully undergone a conversion from passenger to #freighter

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The best airline in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has revealed that one of its three B767 aircraft has successfully undergone a conversion from passenger to freighter. Ethiopian opened a B767-300ER freighter conversion line at Ethiopian MRO facilities in Addis Abeba in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

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In 2004, the airline unveiled these aircraft models. The conversion aims to replace these outdated aircraft with ultramodern and technologically sophisticated passenger aircraft to offer the highest level of comfort and convenience for travelers. The airline’s ability to move cargo increases as a result of the conversion of the aircraft into a freighter, which also improves service.

Ethiopian Airlines has received praise for playing a crucial part in the international distribution of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. During the tough times of the pandemic, its freight wing has kept the airline afloat. Using its in-house MRO capabilities, Ethiopian temporarily transformed about 25 of its wide-body passenger aircraft into freighters, which enhanced its cargo operations and allowed it to ship about 1 billion doses of the Covid-19 vaccine around the world.

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Ethiopian began the complete conversion of its B767 passenger aircraft early this year at the largest maintenance, overhaul, and repair facility on the continent in Addis Ababa. One of the airline’s three B767 aircraft has been converted to a new configuration, while the conversion of the other has reached the crucial stage of door-cutting and will be finished in a few months.

Ethiopian has been increasing its cargo business around the world by deploying a fleet of freighters equipped with the newest technologies. Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services currently offer 67 specific freighter services as well as belly hold capacity to more than 130 international locations worldwide.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.