By Chinelo Obogo
Ethiopian Airlines Group has expanded its Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) operations.
The new facilities including a component maintenance workshop, a high-tech central warehouse, and a two‑bay general maintenance hangar, are designed to elevate the airline’s technical capabilities and position it as the continent’s foremost MRO provider.
According to a statement by the airline, the inaugural ceremony took place at the Ethiopian MRO premises in Addis Ababa on 22 July 2025, and was attended by the airline’s managent board chairman, Lt. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, Group CEO Mesfin Tasew, project participants, and airline executives.
Speaking at the event, Tasew, said, “The completion of these advanced MRO facilities significantly enhances our technical capability and reinforces our position as a key player on the global stage.
With expanded capabilities and cutting-edge systems, we are now better equipped to deliver efficient, high-quality maintenance services for both our growing fleet and third-party operators. “As we strengthen our infrastructure, we reaffirm our dedication to supporting Africa’s aviation renaissance and solidifying Ethiopia’s place as a continental hub for world-class aviation services and sustainable growth.”
With a total investment exceeding $150 million, and a construction timeline of three years, the development was executed in partnership with China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (CAIEC), China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), and DAR Al-Handasah Consultants for the construction of the three facilities.
Ethiopian MRO Services already has over 1200 components in its FAA approved component repair capability list. In addition, the new workshop brings specialised shops for B737 & Q400 main and nose landing gear repair, ATE, IDG, ACM, as well as ATS Components adding over 170 new components in the existing capability list.
This expansion strengthens support for both the airline’s fleet and the broader aviation community across the continent and beyond.
The addition of two wide body hangars brings the total number of hangars to eight, significantly increasing capacity for comprehensive aircraft maintenance.
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