(WJET/WFXP) — Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s office announced on Tuesday that a current Boeing employee has come forward as a whistleblower just hours before Boeing’s CEO, David Calhoun, is set to begin his testimony on Capital Hill. Blumenthal’s office identified the employee as Sam Mohawk, a Quality Assurance inspector in Renton, Washington. Mohawk claims that Boeing has been improperly documenting, tracking, and storing what are known as ‘nonconforming parts.’ These parts are those that are either damaged or out of specification. Sometimes these parts are even used and installed onto aircraft, according to Blumenthal’s office. But instead of asking what has caused Boeing’s safety culture to erode, you and your colleagues in the C-suite have deflected blame, looked the other way, and catered to your shareholders instead,” according to Blumenthal’s planned opening statement.

These actions send a chilling signal and prevent human rights organizations from carrying out their essential work to promote and protect human rights and accountability in the country. In recent months, Ethiopian security and intelligence forces increased the intimidation, harassment, and threats against prominent Ethiopian human rights organizations in the country, including the Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO), Ethiopia’s oldest independent human rights organization. Human rights defenders also shared their concerns that the ACSO stopped registering new human rights civil society organizations since at least August 2023. Ethiopia’s international and regional partners should press Ethiopian authorities to respect the rights of political opponents, journalists, human rights defenders, and activists; call for scrutiny in this regard by UN human rights bodies, including the UN Human Rights Council; and provide visible recognition, including by issuing public statements, that the situation facing human rights defenders in Ethiopia remains critical. Signatories:Amnesty InternationalFront Line DefendersHuman Rights WatchInternational Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights DefendersWorld Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights DefendersDistributed by APO Group on behalf of Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Ethiopian Airlines launches thrice-weekly flights to Nekemte, celebrating the completion of Gudina Tumsa Airport’s new facilities, enhancing regional connectivity and national aviation infrastructure. AΔΔΙΣ ΑΒΑΒΑ – Ethiopian Airlines Group launches its thrice weekly flights to Nekemte, Gudina Tumsa Airport while simultaneously inaugurating the completion of airport airfield and passenger access projects in the airport. Ethiopian Airlines new flights to Gudina Tumsa Airport will be operated per the schedule below. The newly completed airport facility is part of Ethiopian Airlines goal in advancing the socio-economic and cultural interrelation between Ethiopian cities and beyond. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Termina I, Axum Yohannes IV Airport, Jinka Airport Terminal, and Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport, are some of the projects inaugurated in recent past with more others set to be completed soon.

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The Council of Ministers in Ethiopia has approved two draft proclamations as an integral part of the National Bank of Ethiopia’s (NBE) economic reform agenda. Under the Banking Business Proclamation, foreign banks can invest in the Ethiopian banking business through opening foreign bank subsidiaries, branches or investing in shares of existing domestic banks. Additionally, the new proclamation seeks to integrate regulation coupled with prompt corrective measures on troubled banks by NBE. Ethiopia has in the last 2 years, opened up its telecommunications sector to foreign investors and companies with Safaricom setting up operations there. By opening up core industries, Ethiopia seeks to create employment, stimulate economic growth while boosting competitiveness in the country with over 129 million people.

The exterior of the Boeing Company headquarters is seen on March 25, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia. The senator’s office identified the employee as Sam Mohawk, a quality assurance inspector for Boeing in Renton, Washington. A Boeing spokesperson said the company had received on Monday evening the documents supplied to Blumenthal by the whistleblower. The latest whistleblower is stepping forward as Boeing CEO David Calhoun prepares to sit for a Senate hearing on his company’s “broken safety culture” on Tuesday afternoon. Calhoun, you were brought in turn this company around,” Blumenthal is expected to say, according to his prepared remarks.

Etihad Airways and Egyptair signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their partnership, expanding codeshare agreements, frequent flyer programs, and joint marketing efforts for improved customer experience. ABU DHABI, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Egyptair have signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services and increased value. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “This agreement will help further deepen our codeshare with EGYPTAIR opening up seamless travel for guests of both airlines across our networks. “I am confident that this partnership with Etihad Airways will not only benefit our passengers but also foster a stronger relationship between Egypt and United Arab Emirates. Equally it gives Etihad customers seamless access to further destinations on EGYPTAIR Network, on top of the routes already in scope.

Apartment complex to be demolished following massive fire Officials with the City of Miami announced Monday that the Temple Court Apartment building complex will be demolished Tuesday morning following a massive fire that displaced more than 40 residents last week.

“The families are asking for the opportunity to discuss freely … the criminal behavior, or behavior that the families argue is criminal, with the DOJ,” Brammeier said. Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, the Air Boeing 737 MAX, crashed near Addis Ababa airport just six minutes after takeoff, killing all on board in 2019. It was the second crash involving a Boeing 737 Max within five months. Three previous requests from the families to share the documents with DOJ were turned down by the court. Under Weisman’s order, lawyers for the families will be required to inform Boeing of the specific documents they intend to share with the DOJ.

Special mention and clear best off the ground for the day award must go to Cara Wood for organizing such a great day. Another great win for the boys as they gear up for a top of the ladder clash with Cobram. Photo by Les_GarbuttMulwala 64 def Barooga 20The sun finally decided to come out for our A Grade game. Under 15sMulwala 47 def Barooga 5A great win today, all the girls put in 100% effort and adjusted to the changes and new positions. Under 13sMulwala 40 def Barooga 12The under 13’s delivered and impressive performance securing a commanding victory with the final score of 40 to 12 against a resilient opposition.

Clarity unveiled a major brand overhaul on June 17, 2024, integrating the cultures and values of its acquisition, Agiito, to reflect a unified travel management identity. As part of Clarity’s long-term business strategy, the TMC has undergone a major brand overhaul which was unveiled on 17 June 2024. “Since October 2023, we’ve been working on bringing the best of both Clarity and Agiito together. We are a business that enables valuable human connections, so made the decision to combine our Agiito brand into Clarity with an overhaul of the look, personality and tone of the Clarity brand at the same time. Neal Poole, Director of Marketing for Clarity, said: “After a detailed process of discovery and ideation, including workshops with our people and customers, we’ve refreshed the Clarity and Brighter brands.

A $94 million project financed through a public-private partnership has been initiated to transform Ethiopia from a wheat importer to a self-sufficient producer and exporter by supporting 500,000 smallholder farmers. The CREW Project also will support expansion of irrigation into the lowlands of Afar and Somali regions. The African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of the African Development Bank Group, is providing a grant of $54 million. The CREW Project has two main components. “Following the successful and nationwide deployment of heat-tolerant wheat varieties, irrigated wheat areas rapidly expanded, and wheat yields increased on average from 2 to 4 tonnes per hectare.

Nerja, Spain – Yomif Kejelcha clinched a thrilling victory in the Ethiopian 10,000m Olympic trials on Friday night, setting a new personal record with a world-leading time of 26:31.01. The 26-year-old’s stunning performance came after an intense final sprint against Berihu Aregawi, who also achieved a career-best time of 26:31.13. Olympic champion Selemon Barega secured the third spot on Ethiopia’s Olympic team for Paris, finishing with a time of 26:34.93. Aregawi, Kejelcha, Barega, and Mehari reached the halfway mark in 13:17. Embed from Getty ImagesEntering the final lap, Barega started to lose momentum, leaving Aregawi and Kejelcha to battle for the win.

Receipt of transaction from the bank is possible only if the remittance was made via “legal means” as opposed to remittance via black market. It made claims that “unverified wealth,” is directly impacting the tax system, foreign currency, circulation of money and foreign direct investment. The Bill that is presented as a legal tool to prevent economic crimes does seem to have a feature that rather sounds illegal. The government has three ways of confiscating property/wealth ; “unverified asset confiscations,” “Confiscation not based on guilt” and “Confiscation based on based on guilt”The draft bill has triggered extensive conversation among Ethiopians in social media including activists and politicians. The Amharic copy of draft bill is available HERE__Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookBusiness Listing/Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

A federal magistrate judge in Chicago on Monday granted a request from families of victims of the 2019 Ethiopian Air Boeing 737 MAX crash to provide the U.S. Department of Justice confidential documents and testimony obtained in their civil lawsuit against Boeing. “The families are asking for the opportunity to discuss freely … the criminal behavior, or behavior that the families argue is criminal, with the DOJ,” Brammeier said. It was the second crash involving a Boeing 737 Max within five months. Three previous requests from the families to share the documents with DOJ were turned down by the court. Under Weisman’s order, lawyers for the families will be required to inform Boeing of the specific documents they intend to share with the DOJ.