Lenders and travellers stick with Ethiopian Airlines, for now
Financiers, passengers and industry partners are, for now, still backing Ethiopian Airlines' quest to become Africa's dominant carrier, despite a March 10 crash. The causes of the Flight 302 tragedy will likely take months to establish. While much of the international focus has been on Boeing and its 737 MAX 8 jet, the airline's reputation could also hinge on the results of the investigation. Although crash inquiries focus on preventing future accidents rather than attributing liability, any findings that the carrier fell short in plane maintenance or piloting could be damaging. For the present, however, passenger confidence in Ethiopian Airlines, long regarded as one of the most reliable in Africa, has remained steady, according to the company. Cancellation and booking rates are unchanged since the crash, said a spokesman. <br/>
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Lenders and travellers stick with Ethiopian Airlines, for now
Financiers, passengers and industry partners are, for now, still backing Ethiopian Airlines' quest to become Africa's dominant carrier, despite a March 10 crash. The causes of the Flight 302 tragedy will likely take months to establish. While much of the international focus has been on Boeing and its 737 MAX 8 jet, the airline's reputation could also hinge on the results of the investigation. Although crash inquiries focus on preventing future accidents rather than attributing liability, any findings that the carrier fell short in plane maintenance or piloting could be damaging. For the present, however, passenger confidence in Ethiopian Airlines, long regarded as one of the most reliable in Africa, has remained steady, according to the company. Cancellation and booking rates are unchanged since the crash, said a spokesman. <br/>
