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.

Source: Ethiopian News July 24, 2024 15:49 UTC