INFORMATIONALMar 23, 2024How an Airport's Elevation Impacts Aircraft PerformancePassengers likely do not think about certain factors affecting an aircraft's performance as the plane takes off. Elevation is one such factor, with an airport's elevation playing a significant role in how easily an aircraft can get off the ground.Read More →
STORIESMar 20, 2024Boeing's Blame Game: A History of Shifting Responsibility After CrashesBoeing has been experiencing high pressure and complications due to accidents and a lack of safety culture. Boeing CEO David Calhoun appeared in an interview with the New York Times in 2020. When asked to accept the blame for the fatal 737 MAX crashes, he avoided answering the question by stating whether U.S. pilots could have avoided them. Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024Ethiopian Airlines Becomes First African Carrier to Incorporate Boeing 777X into FleetEthiopian Airlines will become the first African carrier to have the Boeing 777X in its fleet. The airline agreed to purchase eight 777-9X aircraft, with options for up to 12 more on March 5.
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NEWSFeb 25, 2024Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways Planes Nearly Collide Over SomaliaA mid-air collision was barely avoided over the skies of Somalia following a miscommunication from Air Traffic Control (ATC) on February 24. This incident involved a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and an Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900.Read More →
NEWSJan 18, 2024Dash-8's Flat Tire Causes Landing Gear Collapse in Northern EthiopiaAn Ethiopian Airlines Dash 8 aircraft suffered severe damage after a crash landing at Mekelle Airport (MQX) in northern Ethiopia on January 18.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 20, 2023A Deeper Look at Ethiopian Airlines' Fleet and Future PlansEthiopian Airlines is Africa's largest airline in passenger traffic, destinations served, fleet size, and revenue. The airline grew rapidly over the years due to effective management, a lack of competition within Africa, and Ethiopia's strategic location near the "crossroads" of three continents. However, these achievements are not enough for Ethiopian Airlines. The carrier attended the 2023 Dubai Airshow to expand its fleet, where it ordered a total of 42 planes from Boeing and Airbus as of November 15. Ethiopian Airlines has showcased its continued commitment to being Africa's largest airline.Read More →
NEWSMay 02, 2023Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the UKEthiopian Airlines is celebrating its 50th year of service to the UK, marking the anniversary of its inaugural flight to London Heathrow in April 1973. Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2022Ethiopian Airlines Flight Fails to Descend After Pilots Fall AsleepOn Monday, August 15, an Ethiopian Airlines flight failed to descend as usual after the pilots fell asleep mid-flight. The pilots, flying passengers from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, eventually landed the plane safely, but have been suspended and an investigation is ongoing. Read More →
