ASKY Welcomes Aircraft Involved in Niamey Incident Back to Service - THISDAYLIVE

Major regional airline, ASKY has announced the return to service of Boeing 737 aircraft with registration mark, ET-BBB, following an extensive heavy maintenance and structural repair programme successfully completed by Ethiopian MRO. 

The aircraft, which sustained some structural damage during the incidents at Niamey International Airport, Niger Republic, on 29 January 2026, has undergone several months of specialized repair and maintenance. Its return to Lomé marks a significant milestone for ASKY and reflects the successful completion of a demanding technical recovery programme. 

ASKY in a statement extended its sincere appreciation to Ethiopian MRO and its highly skilled maintenance teams for their professionalism, technical expertise, and unwavering commitment throughout the repair process.  According to the airline, the restoration of ET-BBB required extensive heavy maintenance and structural repair work, demanding the highest levels of engineering precision, coordination, and adherence to all applicable aviation safety and maintenance standards and regulations. 

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