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09 Jul

Ethiopian Airlines MRO Achieves CFM Leap-1B Engine Testing Capability

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline group and leading MRO operator, has inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at the Addis Ababa MRO Services facility. This new addition grants Ethiopian Airlines full testing capabilities for the Leap-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for Boeing's next-generation 737 MAX single-aisle jet. Commenting on this significant milestone, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, expressed, “We are proud to achieve full testing capability for the CFM Leap-1B engine at our modern MRO facility in Addis Ababa. This state-of-the-art facility will enable us to complete the development of the Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV1) repair…

14 Sep

Ethiopian Airlines plane made an emergency landing in India

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The plane was en route to Addis Ababa from New Delhi, India. Flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines (ET) flight operated by Boeing 787 from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) made an emergency landing back at DEL after the flight crew witnessed smoke inside the cockpit. The Africa’s largest carrier operates two daily flights between Delhi and Addis Ababa. Further, it deploys its widebody fleet, including Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and sometimes 777. According to India Today, a passenger who was on the flight informed that the aircraft returned to the airport shortly after takeoff and performed an emergency landing. The passenger, requesting anonymity, mentioned, “There was smoke, and a lot…