update deskIsrael News

Ethiopian Airlines crashes near Addis Ababa en route to Nairobi, Kenya

The new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft crashed six minutes after takeoff with 149 passengers and eight crew members. Initial reports indicate that there were no survivors.

An Ethiopian Airlines airplane. Credit: Mark Harkin, Wikimedia Commons.
An Ethiopian Airlines airplane. Credit: Mark Harkin, Wikimedia Commons.

Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, carrying 149 passengers and eight crew members, has crashed near Addis Ababa, with initial reports indicating that there were no survivors.

Ethiopia’s state broadcaster EBC said the passengers included travelers from 33 nationalities. At least two Israelis may have been on the flight.

The new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft crashed six minutes after taking off from Addis Ababa, en route to Nairobi, at 8:38 a.m, allegedly killing everyone aboard. The cause of the crash has not yet been reported, and the airline issued a statement saying “search and rescue operations are in progress, and we have no confirmed information about survivors or any possible casualties.”

The flight route is popular with Israelis traveling to Kenya, as there are no direct flights between the two countries.

According to Channel 13 news, the plane that crashed may have been in Israel last week.

Ethiopian Airlines, a state-owned company, is Africa’s largest carriers and is considered the best-managed airline in Africa.

You have read 3 articles this month.
Register to receive full access to JNS.

Just before you scroll on...

Israel is at war. JNS is combating the stream of misinformation on Israel with real, honest and factual reporting. In order to deliver this in-depth, unbiased coverage of Israel and the Jewish world, we rely on readers like you. The support you provide allows our journalists to deliver the truth, free from bias and hidden agendas. Can we count on your support? Every contribution, big or small, helps JNS.org remain a trusted source of news you can rely on.

Become a part of our mission by donating today
Topics
Comments
Thank you. You are a loyal JNS Reader.
You have read more than 10 articles this month.
Please register for full access to continue reading and post comments.
Never miss a thing
Get the best stories faster with JNS breaking news updates