Ethiopian Airlines says this was ‘the most challenging year’ even as it posted impressive passenger and revenue figures over a difficult period for the aviation industry. Crash aftermathThe crash raised questions on Boeing’s B737-MAX jetliners that were consequently grounded by Ethiopian Airlines, China and eventually the entire aviation world. “The brutal fact shall be exposed … Ethiopian Airlines is pursuing the vision of expansion, growth and profitability by compromising safety,” the airline’s former chief engineer, Yonas Yeshanew said. Skylight Hotel, a subsidiary of Ethiopian Airlines was also commissioned. Ethiopian Airlines won the best economy class and business class options available in Africa at the 2019 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Source: Ethiopian News October 11, 2019 12:00 UTC