India 'Show stopper' at Paris air show: Air India finalises mega deal for 470 planes
Air India has solidified its position in the global aviation market with the finalization of an unprecedented deal for 470 aircraft from industry giants Airbus and Boeing, Reuters reported. The finalized contract not only boosts Air India's standing in the aerospace industry but also underlines India's robust demand for air travel, driven by a rapidly growing population. Air India's Landmark DealAir India has officially converted its preliminary agreement into a firm order, securing its place in the aerospace industry's order backlogs. The finalized contract entails Air India's acquisition of 250 planes from Airbus and 220 from Boeing. Other Notable OrdersIn addition to Air India's historic deal, other significant orders were announced at the Paris Airshow.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 21, 2023 13:15 UTC
#asdailyscoop - U.S. District Judge Postpones Ethiopian Air 737 Max Litigation
The development comes after Boeing attorney Dan Webb informed US District Judge Jorge Alonso that there are now just 68 cases remaining in litigation, as opposed to the 157 passengers on the tragic plane. On Monday, 19 June, 2023 , an attorney representing Boeing spoke with Robert Clifford , a plaintiff's attorney, about preparing a "mediation proposal" that could settle the remaining cases. Judge Alonso of the US District Court gave counsel until July 11, 2023 , to submit briefs regarding a trial timeline for the remaining cases. Five months prior to the tragedy in Ethiopia , a 737 MAX of the same kind crashed in Indonesia , killing 189 people. Two catastrophic Boeing 737 MAX crashes that resulted in a total of 346 fatalities led to the airplane's 20-month global grounding in March 2019 .
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June 21, 2023 12:09 UTC
Ethiopia Aid Theft
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June 21, 2023 11:45 UTC
Religious in Ethiopia offer a future to those in need
By Alessandro Di Bussolo - Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAbebech, an Ethiopian mother who arrived in Addis Ababa from Zwai in search of work, was taken in with her baby, by the Missionaries of Charity. After knocking on the door of the Jesuit Refugee Service refugee centre in the Ethiopian capital, Herut now studies hairdressing at the JRS training centre. Herut Mobai (left), an Eritrean migrant studying hairdressing at the Jesuit Refugee Service's Lovely beauty training centre in Addis Ababa. Those studying these skills are in great demand by many clothing companies in Addis Ababa, as Lydija Worku, owner of Emmanuel Garment, confirmed. Electronics workshop in the Salesian training centre in the Mekkanissa district of Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 21, 2023 11:18 UTC
News: Ethiopia takes step to secure crucial foreign currency from IMF, World Bank
A source close to the issue informed Addis Standard, that the government is currently seeking comparable financial assistance from the IMF and the World Bank to that provided three years ago. A few months ago, the central bank made an offer to provide five banking licenses to foreign investors over the course of five years. The conclusion of the discussion with 27 donor organizations under the DAG banner is encouraging for Ethiopia, which is currently facing a chronic shortage of foreign currency. Following the request of the Ethiopian government, the Bretton Woods Institutions expressed their willingness to provide financial assistance subject to certain conditions. Recently, Julie Kozack, director of communications at the IMF, said that discussions are ongoing on economic policies and reforms that could potentially be supported under an IMF program.
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June 21, 2023 09:37 UTC
Ethiopian Named Africa’s Leading Airline at SKYTRAX 2023 Awards – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines Group has been crowned with ‘The Best Airline in Africa’ title at the prestigious SKYTRAX 2023 World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show on Tuesday. This is for six year in row that Ethiopian Airlines has taken the top award as Africa’s favourite carrier home. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said he was “truly pleased by the top award that we received today at the admired” World Airline Awards. Travellers across the world vote in the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to determine the award winners. “Ethiopian Airlines wins this top award as Africa’s favourite carrier for a sixth successive year,” Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said.
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June 21, 2023 08:35 UTC
Millions of Ethiopians starve as US and UN pause food aid after massive theft
“We often go to sleep without food.”In interviews with The Associated Press, which first reported the massive theft of food aid, officials with U.S. and U.N. aid agencies, humanitarian organizations and diplomats offered new findings on the countrywide diversion of aid to military units and markets. That included allegations that some senior Ethiopian officials were extensively involved. At a private meeting last week in Ethiopia, U.S. aid officials told international partners that this could be the largest-ever diversion of food aid in any country, aid workers said. In an interview with the AP, a senior official with the U.S. Agency for International Development said the exact amount of food aid stolen may never be known. With USAID giving Ethiopia’s government $1.8 billion in humanitarian assistance since 2022, a delay in providing food aid causes widespread pain.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 21, 2023 08:20 UTC
Ethiopian Remains to be Africa’s Leading Airline at SKYTRAX
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing airline brand globally and the continent’s leading airline brand, has been crowned with ‘The Best Airline in Africa’ title at the prestigious SKYTRAX 2023 World Airline Awards during the Paris Air Show held in France, Paris on June 20, 2023. It is the sixth time in a row that Ethiopian Airlines has been recognized as the Best Airline in Africa at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards. Sending his congratulatory message on the award, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO said: “We are truly pleased by the top award that we received today at the admired World Airline Awards. As a multi-award-winning airline, Ethiopian has been the champion in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for five consecutive years among others. Source: A press release sent to 2Merkato.com from Ethiopian Airlines on June 20, 2023
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June 21, 2023 07:04 UTC
Once starved by war, millions of Ethiopians go hungry again as US, UN pause aid after massive theft
At a private meeting last week in Ethiopia, U.S. aid officials told international partners that this could be the largest-ever diversion of food aid in any country, aid workers said. With USAID giving Ethiopia’s government $1.8 billion in humanitarian assistance since 2022, a delay in providing food aid causes widespread pain. There were also signs that people whom the USAID official described only as “market actors” were forcing hungry families to surrender food aid they received — something that WFP suspects as well. For USAID’s part, the senior agency official cited a range of reasons that U.S. officials missed the extent of the aid theft for so long. Some Republican and Democratic lawmakers said the rare countrywide suspension of aid showed USAID is taking the theft of U.S. aid with appropriate seriousness.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 21, 2023 04:20 UTC
Clark County commissioners approve 'Little Ethiopia' cultural district
The first cultural district in Clark County is now official. On Tuesday, county commissioners unanimously approved creating "Little Ethiopia." It's an area west of the Las Vegas Strip on Decatur Boulevard from Spring Mountain to Tropicana. This designation would help bring in tourists, much like what we see in the Chinatown area on Spring Mountain. The effort for Little Ethiopia first started in 2019 but was delayed due to COVID.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 21, 2023 03:45 UTC
Strong Recovery for Ethiopia’s Aviation Sector Post-COVID, Clearing Blocked Funds is Critical
“The low allocation of USD to the aviation industry by the Ethiopian Government and Central Bank means that $95 million in airline funds are blocked in the country. Transferring funds remains a critical challenge for airlines,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew. Additional key priorities to support a strong aviation sector in Ethiopia include:Implementing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM): SAATM was the solution to unlocking travel within the African continent pre-pandemic. Fostering the growth of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry: SAF will play the most significant role in reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint, aligning with the industry's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Ethiopia’s aviation industry is set to triple by 2040, with an average 6% growth in passenger traffic over the next 17 years.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 21, 2023 03:12 UTC
Vijayawada: Ethiopian team studies cultivation systems in Andhra Pradesh
Along with World Bank representative Himesh Patel, the team members enquired about the process of soil testing, paddy procurement and supply of seeds, fertilisers and pesticides to the farmers. Hence, the Ethiopian government is more interested in implementing the system, which has been followed in Andhra Pradesh to benefit their farmers. The team members interacted with the farmers of Gollapudi, Rayanapad, and Pydurapadu and enquired about the best-cultivating systems that are being implemented by the government. The team also visited stalls arranged by Horticultural department and enquired about horticultural farming. Agricultural department Vijayawada Division Assistant Director B Venkateswara Rao, Vijayawada Rural Agricultural Officer B Ranganath Babu, Horticultural Assistant Director Balaji, Project Director Subhani, Animal Husbandry AD O Rajasekhar, VS D Harish and others accompanied the Ethiopian team.
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June 21, 2023 02:10 UTC
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Clark County commissioners approve ‘Little Ethiopia’ cultural district
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - On Tuesday, the Clark County commissioners approved a resolution to create the first official cultural district in Las Vegas - Little Ethiopia. The district is between West Twain Avenue to the north, West University Avenue to the south along South Decatur Boulevard near West Flamingo Road. Commissioners gave final approval to the creation of “Little Ethiopia" in an area west of the Las #Vegas Strip (between Twain, University and parts of Decatur.) 🇪🇹 pic.twitter.com/rOcceXB4Of — Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) June 20, 2023The approval was met with celebration and applause on Tuesday at the commissioners’ meeting. According to officials, more than 40,000 people of Ethiopian ancestry live in Las Vegas.
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June 20, 2023 21:08 UTC
Clark County commissioners okay first cultural district with creation of 'Little Ethiopia'
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The first cultural district in Clark County has officially been approved. Clark County commissioners unanimously agreed to create "Little Ethiopia" in an area west of the Las Vegas Strip, which is between Twain, University, and Decatur. Clark County CommissionThe first cultural district in #ClarkCounty. There were several delays due to the pandemic and the commission developing the Clark County Cultural District Designation Policy. "Any and all Ethiopians congregating after they partake in their services on Sunday come to this little district," said Girma Zaid, chair of the Little Ethiopia Project Sub-Committee.
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June 20, 2023 20:37 UTC
Clark County creates Little Ethiopia cultural district
Clark County creates Little Ethiopia cultural districtThe Clark County Commission today established its first cultural district, with a 6-0 vote creating a Little Ethiopia district. Efforts to create the district began in August 2019, when members of Southern Nevada’s Ethiopian community requested an official neighborhood designation. The commission in response developed the cultural district designation policy, which provides guidance on such districts to strengthen areas representing unique cultural heritages. Earlier this year, the Ethiopian community drafted an updated application for the neighborhood designation and presented it to the Spring Valley and Paradise town advisory boards. During a meeting in May, the commission directed staff to draft an ordinance to establish Little Ethiopia.
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June 20, 2023 20:31 UTC