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Overview
Tewolde GebreMariam was CEO of Ethiopian Airlines when Flight 302 crashed on March 10, 2019, killing all 157 people aboard. Unlike Lion Air, Ethiopian and GebreMariam defended their pilots, saying they followed Boeing's procedures but the procedures were inadequate. He was vocal in criticizing Boeing and the FAA for certification failures. Ethiopian Airlines has a strong safety record.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
DEFENDED PILOTS: Stood behind crew, blamed Boeing
BOEING CRITIC: Vocal critic of Boeing and FAA
GROUNDED FLEET: Ethiopian among first to ground MAX
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Yared Getachew
Captain of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 killed by 737 MAX MCAS failure
Dennis Muilenburg
Boeing CEO whose MCAS system caused both 737 MAX fatal crashes
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Ethiopia
Education
- •Unknown
Key Timeline
March 10, 2019
Ethiopian 302 crashes, 157 killed
March 2019
Defends pilots, criticizes Boeing
2022
Steps down as CEO