Ethiopian Airlines Group has inaugurated a significant expansion of its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities with the unveiling of three state-of-the-art facilities: a new Component Maintenance Workshop, a Central Warehouse, and a 2-Bay General Maintenance Hangar.
The new infrastructure is set to enhance operational efficiency and reinforce Ethiopian’s position as the leading MRO service provider on the continent.
The inaugural ceremony took place at the Ethiopian MRO Services premises in Addis Ababa on July 22, 2025, and was attended by Ethiopian Airlines Management Board Chairman, His Excellency Let. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, project participants, and Ethiopian Airlines executives.
“The completion of these advanced MRO facilities significantly enhances our technical capability and reinforces our position as a key player on the global stage”, said Tasew. “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”.
The development, executed in partnership with China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (CAIEC), China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), and DAR Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners), involved a total investment exceeding $150 million and a construction timeline of three years.
The newly inaugurated facilities mark a significant leap in Ethiopian MRO’s technical infrastructure and service capability, with the Component Maintenance Workshop bringing specialised shops for landing gear repair, ATE, IDG, ACM, and ATS Components. The addition of two wide-body General Maintenance Hangars brings the total number of hangars to eight, increasing capacity for comprehensive aircraft maintenance.
The Central Warehouse, with a built-up area of 15,000m2 and a storage volume of 25,500m3, incorporates an advanced Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), enhancing the efficiency of spare parts management and supporting smoother maintenance operations.
This expansion strengthens support for both the airline’s fleet and the broader aviation community across the continent and beyond.