Air Tanzania Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 737 MAX
Air Tanzania on Tuesday celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, becoming the first airline in Africa to take delivery of the 737-9 model.
“The acquisition of our first Boeing 737-9 marks a significant milestone for Air Tanzania, a momentous occasion that echoes the spirit of the Wings of Kilimanjaro,” said Eng. Ladislaus Matindi, Managing Director of Air Tanzania.
Air Tanzania currently operates commercial service across Africa and to destinations in Asia with a fleet that includes two 787-8 Dreamliners and one 767-300 Freighter. The airline has an additional 787-8 on order.
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“Today marks an important milestone for Air Tanzania with the delivery of its 737 MAX, which is perfectly suited to connect the airline to prominent markets in Africa, providing it with enhanced capability and flexibility across its network,” said Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa.
Boeing’s 2023 Commercial Market Outlook for Africa projects that the continent will need 1,025 airplanes over the next two decades. Overall African air traffic growth is forecast at 7.4%, the third highest among global regions and above the global average growth of 6.1%.
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