Bombardier Aerospace has named Ethiopian Airlines as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for commercial aircraft.

The agreement which is expected to take effect by late August, will see Ethiopian Airlines provide maintenance services for Bombardier's growing fleet of Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprop aircrafts in Africa.

"This agreement with Ethiopian Airlines - one of Africa's most respected airlines and a valued Bombardier customer - will provide the growing number of Bombardier operators in this region with more options for high quality maintenance support closer to their base of operations," said Éric Martel, President, Customer Services and Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace.

Ethiopian Airlines runs aircraft, engine and component overhaul and repair facilities at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.

Ethiopian Airlines will join a network of more than 60 Authorized Service Facility and Line Maintenance Facilities (LMF) serving operators of Bombardier aircrafts in 25 countries.

Source: Wall Street Journal