Ethiopian Airlines Group has finalized its feasibility study and signed a partnership business agreement with ACM Aerospace of Germany pursuant to the aerospace manufacturing development program it has embarked on. The purpose of the agreement is to set up a facility in Ethiopia that will manufacture and supply aircraft seat covers, safety belts, carpets and many other interior parts to ACM Aerospace as part of the company’s line of production.
The facility will have the EASA part 21G certified Production facility (POA) certification which is a core requirement to be met in the industry.
Ethiopian Airlines Group to Set up Aircraft Seat Cover and Other Interior Parts
Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years over corruption
A Pakistani anti-corruption court has found former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif guilty of corruption and sentenced him to 10 years in prison and a USD 10.5m fine, a move that could be a blow to his PML-N party’s chances in an upcoming general election.
Judge Muhammad Bashir read the verdict before a packed courtroom in the capital Islamabad on Friday.
The case relates to the ownership of four apartments in the upmarket Park Lane neighbourhood of London, the capital of the United Kingdom.
Ethiopian Airlines Receives Africa’s Largest 737 MAX
Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is proud to announce that it has taken delivery of the largest B737 MAX fleet in the Continent on July 2, 2018.
The B737 MAX 8 features the new Boeing sky interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting that enhance the sense of spaciousness ultimately boosting customers’ experience. The environmentally friendly aircraft has a minimal carbon emission and consumes 15pct less fuel than the 737-NG.
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde Gebre Mariam, said, “It is an immense honor for all of us at Ethiopian to reach this milestone a few days after we colorfully marked our 100 fleet milestone and the latest acquisition is an affirmation of our continuing pioneering role in African aviation and the successful implementation of our fast, profitable and sustainable growth plan, Vision 2025. Today, we are glad to include the B737 MAX 8, the latest in Boeing’s single-aisle series, in our young and modern.
Sidama zone administrator, mayor of Hawassa city resign
Chief administrator of Sidama zone, AkliluAdula and mayor of Hawassa city, Tewodros Gebiba, have resigned from their posts, according to the SNNP regional state’s communication affairs bureau.
Their resignation comes following the violence that occurred in the zone three weeks ago, it said.
About 10 people were killed and 89 others injured in the city of Hawassa and its environs due to the conflict.
More than 2,500 people were also displaced.
During consultation held with the residents, Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed called on leaders to take responsibilities for allowing the incidents to happen and resign immediately.
