US plane maker Boeing is facing questions this morning after one of its planes crashed in Ethiopia yesterday, killing 157 people, including one Irish person
Rescuers work beside the wreckage of an Ethiopian Airlines' aircraft at the crash site Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images Rescuers work beside the wreckage of an Ethiopian Airlines' aircraft at the crash site Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images US PLANE MAKER Boeing is facing questions this morning after one of its planes crashed in Ethiopia yesterday, killing 157 people, including one Irish person.
In May 2017, Boeing had halted 737 MAX test flights due to quality concerns with the engine produced by CFM International, a company jointly owned by France’s Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aviation. The Irish person who was among those who died was last night named as Michael Ryan, originally from Lahinch, Co Clare.
The IOM said early indications were that 19 staff members of UN-affiliated organisations died in the crash. “Michael was doing life-changing work in Africa with the World Food Programme. Deepest sympathies to family, colleagues & friends.” Our thoughts are with the families and the Department of Foreign Affairs remains ready to act in any way that they can and give any support to the families. Tánaiste Simon Coveney said that it is a “tragedy” for the families involved.
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