Ethiopian Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Smoke Incident

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Addis Ababa, October 16, 2024 – Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that flight ET248, en route from Addis Ababa to Dire Dawa, successfully landed at Dire Dawa Airport after smoke was noticed during the plane’s descent.

Despite the unsettling situation, the airline assured that all passengers were disembarked safely and without incident. The source of the smoke is currently under investigation. In a statement, Ethiopian Airlines apologized to the passengers for the inconvenience and emphasized its commitment to ensuring safety in every aspect of its operations.

This is not the first time the airline has experienced such an incident. In a similar case on April 29, 2016, Ethiopian Airlines flight ET154, traveling from Hawassa to Addis Ababa, also reported smoke during flight. The plane landed safely at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, and passengers were disembarked without issue.

Ethiopian Airlines, known for its safety record and prompt handling of such incidents, is expected to provide further updates once the investigation is completed.

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