Boeing and Ethiopian come together to develop aircraft parts manufacturing facility

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have come together to establish a joint venture (JV) to manufacture aircraft parts. Ethiopia’s state investment authority has announced an investment of $15 million in the JV with the partnership involving Industrial Parks Development Corporation. The parts manufacturing facility will be built on a four-hectare plot at Kilinto II Industrial Park. Ethiopian Airlines will spearhead the venture with the production of various aerospace components, including aircraft thermal-acoustic insulation mats, electrical wiring harnesses, and other essential parts with Boeing’s expertise. These components are integral to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of aircraft operations. The partnership will