Ethiopian to Host International MRO Conference

Ethiopian will host the African Aviation 22nd Annual MRO Conference and Exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 25 to 27 February 2013. Over 250 participants from all over the world, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, component suppliers and other industry stakeholders are expected to attend the international conference.

“Ethiopian is delighted to host this major conference, which will provide a unique platform for all the key parties to showcase their services and explore opportunities for MRO partnerships and joint ventures.” said Ethiopian Senior Vice President MRO Services, Mr. Zemene Nega.

“Ethiopian has been a pioneer MRO provider in Africa for many years. In line with our vision 2025, the Ethiopian MRO Services is being reorganized as a full-fledged semi-autonomous Strategic Business Unit with adequate capacity to serve the MRO demand in the region and with the aim of becoming the leading MRO service provider in Africa. Accordingly, massive work has been undertaken to build the necessary MRO infrastructure and train adequate, qualified and certified technicians and engineers. Ethiopian MRO is using Maintenix, a leading MRO IT platform, for all its aircraft maintenance and engineering activities”. As a result Ethiopian MRO will use the conference to promote its MRO services and show case its renewed preparations for the business” he added.

Ethiopian MRO, which is certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency, provides world-class services on Boeing fleet for many airlines in Africa and elsewhere.

The key objectives of this year’s Conference and Exhibition will be developing centers of excellence in aircraft MRO within Africa, fostering closer technical co-operation between African airlines, and promoting mutually beneficial relationships with aircraft and engine manufacturers, aircraft lessors, MRO service providers and industry suppliers.