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Ethiopian to Host Major International MRO Conference

News Release – Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tigrai Online Feb. 05, 2013

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing African Airline, will host the African Aviation 22nd Annual MRO Conference and Exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 25 to 27 February 2013.

Ethiopian will host the African Aviation 22nd Annual MRO Conference and Exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 25 to 27 February 2013. Over 250 participants from all over the world, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, component suppliers and other industry stakeholders are expected to attend the international conference.

“Ethiopian is delighted to host this major conference, which will provide a unique platform for all the key parties to showcase their services and explore opportunities for MRO partnerships and joint ventures.” said Ethiopian Senior Vice President MRO Services, Mr. Zemene Nega.

“Ethiopian has been a pioneer MRO provider in Africa for many years. In line with our vision 2025, the Ethiopian MRO Services is being reorganized as a full-fledged semi-autonomous Strategic Business Unit with adequate capacity to serve the MRO demand in the region and with the aim of becoming the leading MRO service provider in Africa. Accordingly, massive work has been undertaken to build the necessary MRO infrastructure and train adequate, qualified and certified technicians and engineers. Ethiopian MRO is using Maintenix, a leading MRO IT platform, for all its aircraft maintenance and engineering activities”. As a result Ethiopian MRO will use the conference to promote its MRO services and show case its renewed preparations for the business” he added.

Ethiopian MRO, which is certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency, provides world-class services on Boeing fleet for many airlines in Africa and elsewhere.

The key objectives of this year’s Conference and Exhibition will be developing centers of excellence in aircraft MRO within Africa, fostering closer technical co-operation between African airlines, and promoting mutually beneficial relationships with aircraft and engine manufacturers, aircraft lessors, MRO service providers and industry suppliers.

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, made its maiden international flight to Cairo in 1946 and now the Airline provides dependable services to 70 international destinations spanning four continents.

Tthiopian is proud to be a Star Alliance Member. The Star Alliance network is the leading global airline network offering customers convenient worldwide reach and a smoother travel experience. The Star Alliance network offers more than 21,555 daily flights to 1,356 airports in 193 countries.

Ethiopian is a multi-award winner for its commitment and contributions towards the development and growth of the African aviation industry and in recognition of its distinguished long-haul operations enhanced by the introduction of new routes and products. Recently, Ethiopian won "Airline Reliability Performance Award" from the Bombardier Aerospace; "African Airline of the Year Award" from Air Transport Quarterly Magazine; "Transformation Award 2012" from Planet Africa Network; "International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality" from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR). Also Captain Desta Zeru, Vice-President of Flight Operations, won "Africa Legend of Travel" award from African Travel Quarterly (ATQ) magazine; and Ethiopian Airlines CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, won "African CEO of the year" from the African CEO Forum as well as "African Business Leader of the Year" award from the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA).

With its acquisition of and firm orders for several new modern fleet, the airline is well positioned to pursue aggressively the implementation of its Vision 2025 strategic plan to become the leading aviation group in Africa.

Ethiopian Airlines Press Realease is sent directly to Tigrai Online

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