Air Tanzania ups rivalry for KQ with order for four new planes

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Air Tanzania ups rivalry for KQ with order for four new planes

Tuesday November 16 2021

The Tanzanian government has ordered four new planes to boost its national carrier’s capability in Africa and abroad. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By Antony Kitimo
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Summary

• Air Tanzania CEO says the introduction of the 737 MAX and 767 Freighter will give Air Tanzania exceptional capability and flexibility to meet passenger and cargo demand within Africa and beyond.
• Based in Dar es Salaam, the carrier will expand its current fleet of 787s, leveraging the new 737s for its regional network and the 767 Freighter to capitalise on Africa’s burgeoning cargo demand.

The Tanzanian government has ordered four new planes to boost its national carrier’s capability in Africa and abroad.

On Tuesday, at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, Boeing and Tanzania announced an order of a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter and two 737 MAX jets.

The airplanes, valued at more than $726 million at list prices, will be operated by Air Tanzania.

The planes will help expand service from the country to new markets across Africa, Asia and Europe.

“Our flagship 787 Dreamliner is popular with our passengers, providing unrivalled in-flight comfort and ultra-efficiency for our long-haul growth,” said Air Tanzania CEO Ladislaus Matindi.

Mr Matindi said the introduction of the 737 MAX and 767 Freighter will give Air Tanzania exceptional capability and flexibility to meet passenger and cargo demand within Africa and beyond.

Based in Dar es Salaam, the carrier will expand its current fleet of 787s, leveraging the new 737s for its regional network and the 767 Freighter to capitalise on Africa’s burgeoning cargo demand.

Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing, Ihssane Mounir, said the procurement of the four airplanes will boost air travel for the Tanzanian national carrier.

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