Aviation

ET 302 Crash: Ethiopia Airlines Recovers Black Box, Grounds B737-8MAX

Recovering victims of the crash
Recovering victims of the crash
Recovering victims of the crash

Following the Tragic accident of ET 302/10 March B-737-8 MAX (ET-AVJ), Ethiopian Airlines has decided to ground all B-737-8 MAX fleet effective yesterday March 10, 2019 until further notice. “Although we don’t yet know the cause of the accident, we had to decide to ground the particular fleet as extra safety precaution. Ethiopian Airlines will release further information as soon as it is available. Updated information will also be on Ethiopian Airlines website at www.ethiopianairlines.com,” the airline said in a statement. China has also grounded the aircraft type, pending further investigation.

Ethiopia Airlines has also announced that it has recovered the black box, which would open the lead to what caused the crash. The airline has also started recovering bodies of those who died in the crash.

 

Avatar

Aviation Media

About Author

Aviation Media Africa is a media platform that publishes the latest news and insights in aviation, maritime, and transport across Africa.

You may also like

Aviation

Fadugba: Nigeria has Unstable Regulatory Environment

  • August 1, 2015
The CEO of African Aviation Services Limited and former Director General, African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Nick Fadugba said that for
Aviation

Interview with Chris Aligbe :FG Should Grant Aviation Infant Industry Status

  • October 1, 2015
Industry consultant and CEO of Belujane Konsult, Chris Aligbe appraises the kind of minister the aviation industry needs as well