The detailed plea agreement was filed in federal district court in Texas. Because of Boeing’s deception, the FAA had “incomplete and inaccurate information” about the plane’s flight-control software and how much training pilots would need for it, the plea agreement says. The plea agreement does not address the topic. Some of the passengers’ relatives plan to ask the judge to reject the plea deal. O’Connor will give lawyers for the families seven days to file legal motions opposing the plea deal.
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July 24, 2024 23:30 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Group's maintenance and training division, Ethiopian MRO, has signed a Letter of Intent with ATR, a leading manufacturer of regional aircraft. This partnership, finalized at the Farnborough International Air Show 2024, aims to enhance Ethiopian MRO's capabilities in both ATR aircraft maintenance and pilot training. First, Ethiopian MRO will expand its maintenance services to better cater to ATR aircraft. Ethiopian MRO stands out as a perfect partner for this initiative. ATR CEO Nathalie Tarnaud Laude shares the optimism, highlighting the collaboration's potential to significantly improve regional aviation services.
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July 24, 2024 23:29 UTC
The first Ethiopian commercial flight landed in Asmara on 17 July 2018 after 20 years hiatus. Photo: Agencies/Social MediaAddis Abeba – Ethiopian Airlines said that it is “currently seeking clarification from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority and is committed to resolving any issues amicably and promptly.’The flag carrier confirmed receiving a notice from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority through a letter dated 21 July 2024 indicating the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Eritrea, effective September 30, 2024. But the Airlines said “the specific reasons for this suspension have not been disclosed” to it and pledged it will provide further updates as more information becomes available. Earlier today, a letter purportedly written by the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority circulated online announcing the flight suspension. Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Asmara on 17 July 2018 following the normalization of relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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July 24, 2024 22:55 UTC
The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. A group of young African students is shooting for the stars thanks to a program called ‘Pathways to Space.’ Aerospace company Boeing and a South African science organization backed an education program that just celebrated its first batch of graduates. Vicky Stark reports from Cape Town.
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July 24, 2024 19:22 UTC
(Janes/Charles Forrester)Ethiopia has received a significant consignment of MCAV-20 4×4 armoured vehicles made in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Calidus, videos posted on social media channels show. Posted on or sometime before 22 July, the videos showed at least 28 MCAV-20s being transported by train on flatcars at unidentified locations said to be in Ethiopia. One video showed the train crossing a bridge that Janes identified as one on the Djibouti-Addis Ababa railway line in Adama. These are the first UAE-made armoured vehicles that are known to have been delivered to Ethiopia. For more information, please see MCAV-20 (Multirole Combat Armoured Vehicle).
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July 24, 2024 18:21 UTC
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, and Ethiopian MRO, a maintenance and training provider and part of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, have signed a letter of intent aimed at developing Ethiopian MRO's ATR aircraft maintenance and training capabilities. The cooperation will cover the development of Ethiopian MRO's maintenance capabilities for ATR aircraft types and the establishment of a local spares stock to reduce response time for ATR operators in the region. It will also explore collaborative ways to train new ATR pilots with the Ethiopian pilot academy. Ato Mesfin Tasew Bekele, Ethiopian Airlines Group's Chief Executive Officer, said: “This partnership aligns with Ethiopian Airlines Group's vision to become a leading aviation reference for the African continent and the Middle East. With its unrivalled versatility, fuel efficiency and low operating costs, ATR aircraft are the ideal platform to serve the growing connectivity needs of the region's communities.
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July 24, 2024 15:49 UTC
ADDIS ABABA: Rescuers aided by drones were continuing a desperate search on Wednesday (Jul 24) for possible survivors of devastating landslides in an isolated area of southern Ethiopia that have killed 229 people and affected thousands more. About 14,000 people need to be evacuated from the area urgently because of the risk of further landslides, a UN source told AFP. Senait Solomon, head of communications for the South Ethiopia regional government, said eight people had been pulled from the mud alive and taken to medical facilities for treatment. Seasonal rains in South Ethiopia state between April and early May had caused flooding, mass displacement and damage to livelihoods and infrastructure, it had said in May. The deadliest landslide in Africa was in Sierra Leone's capital in Freetown in August 2017, when 1,141 people perished.
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July 24, 2024 15:40 UTC
from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEthiopia BureauADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – SEARCH and rescue activities are still ongoing after deadly landslides in southern Ethiopia. “Search operations continue. The death toll could rise further in the coming hours and days,” said a humanitarian spokesperson. At least ten have been hospitalised after the landslides in the Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. It is feared more downpours could trigger further landslides and hamper ongoing response operations.
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July 24, 2024 15:04 UTC
Maxay tahay sababta dawladda Eritrea u mamnuucday duulimaadyada Ethiopian Airlines? 8 Saacadood ka horSida lagu sheegay warka ay soo saareen maamulka Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka ee Itoobiya, sababta ay mamnuuceen diyaraadda Itoobiya ayay ku sheegeen, in diyaaradda Itoobiya Airlines ‘ay xadgudub abaabulan kula kacday rakaabka Eriteriyaanka ah ee raaca diyaaradooda’. “Xatooyo boorsooyinka ah, waxyeelayn, dib u dhac aad u dheer, xoolo lumin aan magdhaw lahayn, sicirka tikidhada oo si aan la macnayn Karin cirka la gaarsiiyo iyo sharci darrooyin kale oo aynu aragnay,” ayay sheegtay Eritrea in ay ku joojisay duulimaadka diyaaraddaas. BBC du waxay isku dayday in ay xiriir la sameyso diyaaradda Ethiopia Airlines si ay wax uga waydiiso eedaha loo soo jeediyay, balse kuma aanan guuleysan in aan jawaab ka helno diyaaradda. Dawladda Eritrea waxay sheegtay in marar badan ay isku dayeen in ay dhibaatooyinka ay sheegteen xalliyaan iyaga oo xiriir la sameeyay diyaaradda, balse in aysna suuragalin ayay ku sheegeen warka ay soo saareen.
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July 24, 2024 11:53 UTC
Addis Ababa, July 24: The death toll from the landslide in southern Ethiopia has risen to 229, the local government said.The deadly landslide occurred on Monday morning at around 10:00 a.m. local time in southern Ethiopia's Geze Gofa district, Xinhua news agency reported.The deaths include 148 males and 81 females, according to a statement issued by the Gofa Zone Government Communication Affairs Department. As part of rescue efforts, the Ethiopian Red Cross Association and professionals from neighbouring regions and zones are currently at the site, helping the victims.The deadly landslide occurred as Ethiopia is in the midst of a rainy season, which started in July and is expected to last until mid-September.Seasonal rains occasionally cause deadly landslides in some parts of the East African country. Also Read| Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russian Ferry Kills OneDisclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor
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July 24, 2024 11:02 UTC
A search operation for survivors of a mudslide that killed at least 229 people in southern Ethiopia continued on Tuesday. The death toll, which rose sharply from the initial one of 55, included many who tried to rescue survivors, local authorities said. Heavy rain triggered the disaster in Ethiopia's remote Kencho Shacha Gozdi district. View comments
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July 24, 2024 08:42 UTC
(CNN) — The death toll from two landslides in a remote region of southern Ethiopia on Monday has risen to 229, according to local authorities. The communication affairs department of Gofa Zone said Tuesday that 148 males and 81 females had been killed. Ethiopia is prone to landslides during the rainy season, according to geological surveys. At least 43 people died from floods and landslides last year, OCHA said in November. Southern Ethiopia has previously suffered devastating landslides that killed and displaced dozens of people.
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July 24, 2024 08:13 UTC
TV BRICS is building stronger information partnerships with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, a new BRICS member. The agreement was signed by TV BRICS CEO Janna Tolstikova and ENA CEO Seife Deribe Endale in the presence of diplomats from both countries. They foresee this partnership as a catalyst for fostering people-to-people relations among BRICS countries. Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeniy Terekhin, also expressed confidence that ENA and TV BRICS would work in the interests of all BRICS member states. With its active involvement in promoting African culture and youth development, TV BRICS is enthusiastic about collaboration with African countries.
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July 24, 2024 08:02 UTC
Türkiye extends condolences to Ethiopia over deadly landslidesANKARATürkiye extended condolences to Ethiopia on Tuesday after heavy rain-induced landslides left more than 200 victims dead. "We extend our condolences and sympathies to the people of Ethiopia." A landslide hit the southern Gofa district Monday that killed many victims, according to a regional government official. It quoted local administrator Dagemawi Ayele as saying that most of the victims were buried after they went to help local residents hit by a first landslide following heavy rains. Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa with around 120 million people, is highly vulnerable to climate disasters including flooding and drought.
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July 24, 2024 07:06 UTC