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Boeing announced this week that Ethiopian Airlines placed an order for four of its 777 freight aircraft. The deal between the Seattle based aircraft manufacturer and the Ethiopian airway is estimated at 1.1 billion US dollars. A joint announcement on Wednesday made in Seattle explained that Ethiopian Airlines was the first African Airline to order the twin engine aircraft.

The Airline's freight capacity and range will be greatly enhanced by the new acquisitions according to Tewolde Gebremariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. The planes demonstrated operational and economical efficiency that is sure to strengthen the position of prominence enjoyed by the airline in Africa, said Tewolde.

A total of 30 exhibitors including Ministry of Tourism, Ethiopian Airlines, tour operators and Regional Bureau representatives are taking part in the 2023 Berlin International Tour and Travel (ITB Berlin) Exhibition.

Ethiopia took part in the China International Specialty Coffee Expo. The expo, which is in its second edition, has been held 12 to 17 March, 2019 in Pu’er city in China. Pu’er city is considered “the coffee capital” of China.

Participants from various sectors, including Ethiopian coffee exporters, farmers, and roasters, took part in the 2023 Oregon, Portland Specialty Coffee Expo. The Ethiopian Coffee Association, in collaboration with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority, opened a specialty coffee exhibition booth at the event which attracted thousands of coffee buyers, roasters, technology companies, and other industry professionals who expressed a strong interest in establishing lasting partnerships.

Ethiopia is actively participating in the International Specialty Coffee Fair taking place in Doha, Qatar. The event spans three days, including today.