Ethiopian Airlines is in the news over safety concerns after a recent incident during takeoff; Africa’s largest airline, state-owned since 1945.
Fighting has resumed in Tigray, Ethiopia, with drone strikes and military movements raising fears of conflict escalation. Flights are suspended, and residents face shortages amid rising tensions after a 2022 peace deal. Humanitarian aid is limited, worsening a crisis that has already caused hundreds of thousands of deaths.
In recent days, three aircraft incidents have occurred involving mechanical faults or component failures. Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 943 experienced a mechanical fault but landed safely in Liberia, while British Airways flights from Las Vegas to London reported wheel separations. All flights landed safely with no injuries reported, prompting investigations into aircraft safety protocols.
Burkina Faso's military government has dissolved all political parties, citing concerns over divisions and dysfunction. The move follows a series of crackdowns on dissent, amid ongoing insurgencies and efforts to rebuild the state after the 2022 coup led by Captain Ibrahim Traore. International calls for respect for civil liberties persist.
Recent incidents involving Boeing 787 fuel control switches highlight ongoing safety concerns for Air India. After a flight from Heathrow to Bangalore experienced issues, regulators demanded detailed responses. The airline's fleet of 33 Dreamliners remains under scrutiny following last year's deadly crash linked to similar fuel switch problems.