Ethiopian Airlines

• Future of Boeing 737 MAX hangs on customer confidence and COVID-19

  With the huge downturn in aviation in 2020 due to COVID-19, Boeing executives will be praying for an early vaccine and early re-certification of its 737 MAX by regulators.

  Money

  Aug 15, 2020
  
• Reactivating Boeing software caused Ethiopian Airlines plane crash: report

  The plunge from about 14,000 feet couldn't be controlled and the plane crashed about six minutes after takeoff, killing all 157 people aboard, the report said.

  World

  Mar 9, 2020
  
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• Anniversary of Ethiopian Airlines crash marked by grief, controversy

  A private commemoration at the site of the crash for family members of crash victims has been planned by Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing. Family members from the United States, Canada and other parts of the world are being flown to Addis Ababa at Boeing's expense for the memorial.

  World

  Mar 9, 2020
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• Boeing’s new CEO tasked with repairing company image, relations with regulator

  “This is a crucial time for Boeing,” Calhoun said. “I see greatness in this company, but I also see opportunities to be better. Much better.”

  Consumer

  Jan 13, 2020
• Boeing temporarily suspends 737 MAX production following FAA announcement

  The announcement came days after a congressional hearing, at which lawmakers urged the FAA to take a harder line with Boeing.

  World

  Dec 16, 2019
• Burial of Ethiopian Airlines crash victims held without enough notice to attend, families say

  Family members of only two of the 157 victims were present for their loved ones' burial at the crash site of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302.

  World

  Nov 16, 2019
• Boeing contemplated system redesign before fatal crashes: U.S. investigators

  Boeing has redesigned the system to rely on more than one sensor and help reduce pilot workload as it strives to return the model to the air.

  World

  Oct 25, 2019
• Bodies of 7 killed in Ethiopian Airlines crash return home to Canada

  A total of 18 Canadians died in March when the plane went down en route to Kenya, killing all 157 people on board.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2019
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• Ethiopian Airlines’ Boeing catches fire after takeoff, makes emergency landing

  The pilots reported that the right engine was on fire and an emergency fire crew quickly put out the flames after landing. None of the 90 passengers or flight crew were injured.

  World

  Oct 8, 2019
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• Ethiopian Airlines breached Boeing 737 maintenance records: whistleblower

  Yonas Yeshanew, who resigned this summer and is seeking asylum in the U.S., said the breach was part of a pattern of corruption that included fabricating documents, signing off on shoddy repairs and even beating those who got out of line.

  World

  Oct 7, 2019