ATR, Ethiopian MRO Enhance Aircraft Maintenance and Training

ATR and Ethiopian MRO Services, part of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, have signed a Letter of Intent aimed at developing Ethiopian MRO Services’ ATR aircraft maintenance and training capabilities. The agreement marks a significant milestone in expanding ATR’s presence in Africa and the Middle East, enabling enhanced support to local operators and fostering market growth.

The cooperation would cover the development of Ethiopian MRO Services’ maintenance capabilities for ATR aircraft types and the establishment of a local spares’ stock to reduce response time for ATR operators in the region. It would also explore collaborative ways to train new ATR pilots with the Ethiopian Aviation University.

With its aircraft maintenance and repair capability, an international network for spare parts delivery, multiple hubs across the continent, and an aviation training university, Ethiopian MRO Services is a local partner that can cater to the needs of the 36 airlines operating 131 ATR aircraft across Africa and the Middle East.

Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Ethiopian MRO’s significant investments over the past years to expand their facilities combined with their dedication to developing their capabilities, present a timely opportunity for ATR to provide better support to our African and Middle Eastern operators. We are confident this cooperation will help boost regional aviation locally and unlock further potential for growth. Our operators will benefit from an improved quality of service, lower maintenance costs, reduced downtimes and lower emissions through the support of an experienced partner close to their needs.”