Bridgestone has launched co-creation activities with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Airports at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. This initiative aims to reduce foreign object debris (FOD) on airport surfaces to enhance safe aircraft operations.
Previously, FOD at Bole International Airport, the main hub for Ethiopian Airlines, caused tire-related problems that could affect flight schedules.
Analyzing foreign object debris
Bridgestone operates a system to inspect and analyze used tires returned from airline customers, collecting FOD data specific to each airline. Using this data, the company analyzed the FOD situation at Bole International. Bridgestone supported regular FOD patrols by airport staff through data analysis, hazard mapping, recommendations for efficient FOD collection and awareness activities on the impact of FOD.
