Originally Posted by
Orion
I am sure there are smoke detectors on these planes. The problem is that when parked at a remote stand idle there is no one to hear the beeping thing. Perhaps they need another transmitter to alert the airport authority.
Conversely, perhaps a smoke alarm enabled Ethiopian personnel or first responders to stop the fire before it progressed further. An extinguishing system, like the ones that protect the flight deck and the nacelles, might have accomplished your objective.