US Fines Ethiopian and Etihad Over $400,000 for Prohibited Airspace Flights

WASHINGTON- The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has imposed substantial fines on Ethiopian Airlines (ET) and Etihad Airways (EY) for operating flights in prohibited airspace using other airlines’ designator codes.

Ethiopian Airlines received a $425,000 fine, while Etihad Airways was fined $400,000 for violations discovered during a comprehensive investigation.

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