In December 2008, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) withdrew Air Tanzania's Air Operator Certificate because the airline had failed to meet the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization. As of 30 June 2011, its share capital was about TZS 13.4 billion.[69]. Cookies help us deliver our services. [60], On 2 April 2018, Air Tanzania received its third and final Q400 aircraft with tail number 5H-TCE. When Transnet refused to continue funding the deficit, Air Tanzania accused SAA of using Alliance Air "as a Trojan Horse to take over national airlines in the region". The partnership lasted for about four years and had accumulated losses of more than Tsh 24 billion (US$19 million) (based on an exchange rate of 1,251.9 as per the WB: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/PA.NUS.FCRF?page=1) The government repurchased the shares in 2006, making it once again a wholly owned government company. The money would be used to build an airline training centre and offices for Air Tanzania, buy aircraft, and engage in other development activities that would begin before the end of 2013. Creation of a new company, "Air Tanzania Company Limited", which would be incorporated as a limited liability company under the Companies Act to take over the operating assets and specified rights and liabilities of ATC. [26], After the partnership between Air Tanzania and South African Airways (SAA) was officially terminated, the government set aside TZS 13 billion for Air Tanzania to start using its own ticket stock (number 197) instead of the stock of SAA (number 083), changing revenue systems and fuel services, preparing e-ticketing and accounts systems, using a new trademark, and clearing outstanding debts. The 'Parked' status corresponds to planes which have not flown for 20 days but of which we have no information that they have left the operator's fleet. The last of the seven aircraft arrived in September 2010. [37] In 2009, Air Tanzania flew 60,018 passengers, while Precision Air moved 583,000 passengers and Coastal Aviation 141,995 passengers. The airline’s current fleet consists of five 70-seater ATR 72-500, four 48-seater ATR 42 and three Boeing 737. [64], Air Tanzania received its first Airbus A220-300, registered as 5H-TCH, in December 2018. The airline, however, reaffirmed its intention to launch long-haul services within a year from Dar es Salaam to Dubai, London, Mumbai, and Muscat. While working as a pilot, he was among the pioneers who realized that the tourism industry on Zanzibar was going to expand. The airline is based in Zanzibar, Tanzania. [33][34] On 1 October 2007, the revamped Air Tanzania made its inaugural flight on the Dar es Salaam to Mwanza via Kilimanjaro route. Four Fokker F27s and four DHC-6-300 Twin Otters were added in 1980. At the same time, the other Bombardier Q300 was undergoing a heavy C-check at ATCL's hangar at the Dar es Salam Terminal. [5], The Air Tanzania Corporation (ATC) was established on 11 March 1977 after the break-up of East African Airways (EAA), which had previously served the region. [31], The Parliamentary Committee on Economic Infrastructure expressed its concern about no funds being set aside for ATCL. The new jet will join a small fleet of five other aircraft, composed of four De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300/400 aircraft, and one Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, delivered to the African carrier in July 2018. “We are happy to announce Uganda Airlines is the winner of the ‘Ch-aviation world’s youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2021’ with an […] I know that my emails have been received because the Air Tanzania sales office in Mumbai were copied in and have acknowledged receipt. Most extensive and up to date airline knowledge base: More than 50,000 aircraft, 6,500 airports and 5,000 airlines, access to fleet lists, worldwide airline schedules and route networks, airline management contacts, airline capacity and frequency analysis, airline PSS directory, up to date airline and route network news. The maintenance cost US$1 million, but other accumulated expenses brought the total bill to $3 million, which the Tanzanian government paid in September 2011. The government was expected to sell 10 percent of its 51 percent stake to a private Tanzanian investor, thereby reducing the government's ownership to a non-controlling interest in ATCL.[22]. "Tanzania to prosecute three officials over $41m aircraft leasing scandal". bank. It offers both private charters and schedule operations in Tanzania. [39], From 2011 to 2015 the airline was in a constant period of decline, with the airline shutting down operations multiple times due to lack of aircraft. Those aircraft would be operated by Air Tanzania.[57]. It was established as Air Tanzania Corporation (ATC) in 1977 after the dissolution of East African Airways and has been a member of the African Airlines Association since its inception. The TGFA also ordered two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft valued at US$224.6 million at list prices. "Air Tanzania finally reborn with former...", "Air Tanzania Rebrands Its Logo And Aircraft Colors". The airline commenced operations with a Douglas DC-9-32 leased from Kenya Airways and purchased an additional two Boeing 737, financed by a U.S. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. The aircraft was leased for three months from Star Air Cargo in South Africa. View flight timings, flight numbers, flight arrivals and departures, via routes and the days on which they operate. [41] On 21 November 2011, Air Tanzania began negotiations with Export Development Canada (EDC) to explore how EDC could assist the airline to acquire more aircraft from Bombardier, a Canadian aircraft manufacturer. The Company was established in 1977 following the dissolution of East African Airways and has been a member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) since its inception. Our maintenance complies to internationally certified standards and stringent internal and regulatory audits for your peace of mind. Precision Air boasts of the largest and widest network in Tanzania, covering more destinations more offering more frequencies across the country and regionally. To see details about aircraft, click on to the number in the appropriate column in the table below. [45] Air Tanzania returned to the skies on 12 October 2012 with a 32-year-old Boeing 737-200. [46] The 737 arrived in Dar es Salaam on 11 October 2012 in Air Tanzania livery and started operations the following day. IATA: TC ICAO: ATC [41], In November 2011 Air Tanzania had leased a Fokker F28 aircraft from JetLink Express on a standby basis in case its only operational aircraft is incapacitated. Air Tanzania to double the size of its fleet by 2022. The aircraft was stranded there due to lack of funds to import spare parts from abroad. Financial and other figures for Air Tanzania are not formally published on a regular basis, and (as at February 2012) their accounts for 2008, 2009 and 2010 were reported as still being "in discussion with the auditors". [29], In conjunction, the government also began to look for another private partner to run the airline. The loss was attributed mainly to the inability to expand the network as quickly and extensively as originally planned. The airline became the first African operator of this aircraft type and the fifth airline globally with an A220 family airplane.[65]. [40] Air Tanzania resumed flying in November 2011 following the return of the aircraft. On 29 March 2012, Aerovista leased a Boeing 737-500 to Air Tanzania to enhance the airline's service delivery in the short-term. [17] The International Finance Corporation advised the government in this transaction. 1 The average fleet age is based on our own calculations and may … It also plans to double the size of its fleet to 14 aircraft by 2022, Bernama News quoted a senior government official as saying. 0800110045 | info@airtanzania.co.tz The history of ZanAir begun on the 4 th of May 1991, when Carl G. Salisbury arrived on Zanzibar with a Piper Seneca 2. The new brand represented the company's name, Mount Kilimanjaro and the airline's international destinations. [68] These routes are operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and the Airbus A220-300. The state-owned airline currently operates two A220-300s in addition to one B787-8 (to be joined by a second by year-end) and three Dash 8-400s. Despite being the national airline, its market share deteriorated over the years from 19.2 percent in 2009 to 0.4 percent in 2011. In December of the same year the president's office announced that a four additional aircraft would be purchased for the national carrier, with deliveries set for June 2018. The history of ZanAir begun on the 4 th of May 1991, when Carl G. Salisbury arrived on Zanzibar with a Piper Seneca 2. Air Tanzania; IATA TC: ICAO ATC: Callsign TANZANIA: Country: Tanzania, United Republic Of: Airline Founded : 10 Mar 1977: Base / Main Hub: Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere International (DAR / HTDA) Fleet Size: 9 Aircraft (+ 1 On Order/Planned) Average Fleet Age 1: 5.5 Years: Official Site: airtanzania… number ZS-SVV) DHC-8 311Q (reg. [12][13], In 1994, Air Tanzania joined with Uganda Airlines and South African Airways (SAA) to form Alliance Air. During June and July 2019, the airline started new routes to Johannesburg, South Africa[67] and Mumbai, India. Tanzania’s state carrier plans to double the size of its fleet to 14 aircraft by 2022 and is exploring new routes and code-sharing agreements with other airlines, a senior government official said on Saturday. Both airlines were reported to be in search of strategic partners to shore up their operations, which had been in decline over the past decade. It also intended to replace ATCL's fleet with Boeing 737-800s, 737-200s, and 767-300s. Fly with Auric Air in North Tanzania. [36] The certificate was restored in January 2009, with both the TCAA and Air Tanzania claiming there had never been any doubt about the airworthiness of its aircraft. returned to the lessor / destroyed / stored). The Sheikh also said that the original US$100 million investment would be increased gradually. Air Tanzania currently serves 5 international and 10 domestic destinations from its hub at Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere International Airport. Air Tanzania; IATA TC: ICAO ATC: Callsign TANZANIA: Country: Tanzania, … However, this is very rare, and the first ever crash for Coastal Aviation. The plans were announced by Tanzanian transport ministry permanent secretary Leonar [19][21], The Tanzanian government selected SAA as the winning bidder. The Air Tanzania Corporation (ATC) was established on 11 March 1977 after the break-up of East African Airways (EAA), which had previously served the region. [16] In February 2002, the government began the process of privatising ATC through the Presidential Parastatal Sector Reform Commission. [44] In early August 2012, Air Tanzania suspended the contract with Aerovista and returned the aircraft. The current fleet consists of, Five 70 seater ATR 72-500, Three 48 seater ATR 42-500 and 1 48 seater ATR 42-600. [59] The CS300 aircraft are now known as Airbus A220-300 aircraft. [38], Once the talks with China Sonangol International limited fell through, press reports in July 2010 indicated that Air Tanzania was in serious discussions with Air Zimbabwe to establish extensive and substantive management collaborative arrangements. [citation needed], Air Tanzania was relaunched in September 2007 after the dissolution of the partnership with SAA with two leased Boeing 737-200s in its fleet. [61] By March 2018, the legal situation was brought under control and the seized plane was released. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE The entire fleet is maintained by HAWK Aviation Limited‚ which is based at Wilson Airport and is approved by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority‚ the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. SAA, however, claimed the Tanzanian government was "not serious" for failing to release about US$30 million, which was needed to implement Air Tanzania's business strategy to reverse continued losses. P.O.BOX 543 Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania, ATC House, Second Floor, Ohio Street, Dar Es Salaam. [24], The Tanzanian government announced on 31 March 2006 that it would dispose of ATCL following four years of losses, which amounted to TZS 24.7 billion. The status 'Stored / Scrapped' status corresponds to planes which no longer fly for the operator (e.g. [48], Air Tanzania restarted operations to Kigoma on 10 January 2013, by using its Bombardier Q300. The entire fleet is maintained by HAWK Aviation Limited‚ which is based at Wilson Airport and is approved by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority‚ the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. This venture ceased operations in October 2000 after accumulating losses of about US$50 million. "ATCL announces plans to resume Dar-Tabora flights", "AIR TANZANIA STARTS DAR – BUJUMBURA, DAR- MBEYA FLIGHTS – Corporate Digest". Luckily nobody was injured. [32] A member of the National Assembly of Tanzania also asked the government to claim compensation from SAA for taking aircraft spare parts from the Air Tanzania hangar at the Kilimanjaro International Airport to South Africa. Some photos for this airline The airline’s current fleet consists of five 70-seater ATR 72-500, four 48-seater ATR 42 and three Boeing 737. Tanzania is planning major reforms of its national carrier — Air Tanzania — if the estimates of the national development plan budget for 2021/22 presented in Parliament on February 7 is anything to go by. In 2012 Precision Air embarked on another fleet modernization program which saw Precision Air become the first airline in the world to operate ATR 42-600. The liquidation of EAA followed its accumulation of US$120 million of debt. The Airline won both the first place for the world’s and Africa’s, youngest fleet. "Revamped ATC Makes Inaugural Flight To Mwanza". Air Tanzania was effectively grounded in March 2011, after its sole remaining operational aircraft, a Bombardier Q300 was sent to South Africa for heavy maintenance, leaving the carrier literally stranded due to the company having failed to plan forward to have a suitable aircraft leased for the duration. [8], In May 1991, Air Tanzania began operating a Boeing 767-200ER that was leased from Ethiopian Airlines, but this aircraft proved to be too large and was returned to the lessor in February 1992. [6], According to Andy Chande, the founding chairman of the board, Tanzania and Uganda did not receive a fair share of the former carrier's assets despite being equal partners. "What govt didn`t tell on Sonangol, ATCL deal". He said there were massive misappropriation and mismanagement of the leasing agreement, resulting in an accumulated debt of US$41.4 million by October 2012, all of which is guaranteed by the government. Voted No 1 mid-sized Tanzanian business due to our customer centricity, and innovation in delivering on customer needs in our highly competitive and challenging market . [25], On 7 September 2006, the Tanzanian government bought SAA's 49 percent stake in ATCL for US$1 million, hence officially terminating its partnership with SAA. The liquidation of EAA followed its accumulation of US$120 million of debt. It operates a small fleet, with domestic and regional operations served by its three-strong Q400s, a fleet which has recently been joined by the carrier’s latest acquisition – a 787-8. The airline quickly expanded to domestic routes and even began to fly to Bujumbura under new management. Kenya Airways and Nationwide Airlines had informed the government that they did not intend to submit bids. [53] Sixteen days later, however, AHDIC reaffirmed its interest in the original deal. [42] Those negotiations, however, failed due to the large debt the airline had.[43]. By the time Tanzania closed its airspace on April 11, 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, all airlines, except Ethiopian Airlines, had … The only other aircraft in the fleet, a Bombardier Q300, was stored for maintenance, which caused the airline to suspend operations and rebook passengers to other carriers. [51] In August 2013, AHDIC promised to provide four Embraer 175 and four Bombardiers to Air Tanzania. [54], With his new government in place, President John Magufuli vowed to restore the airline. [30] From 1 July 2007, ATCL started using its own ticket stock and began operations as a wholly owned government airline. Our state of the art fleet has been expertly-adapted to the African safari environment, without compromise to safety and comfort. Air Tanzania also operates in ten domestic destinations from its hub at Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere International Airport. The director-general of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, Margaret Munyagi, said: "Air Tanzania was in a worse state than before it was taken over by SAA." Air Tanzania's existing fleet includes one Boeing BA.N 787-8 Dreamliner, two Airbus A220-300 jets and three DHC Dash 8-400 aircraft, formerly known as the Bombardier Q400 turboprop. Flightlink is an East African , Tanzania based regional airline servicing tourism and business destinations . Air Tanzania fleet details and history. "Air Tanzania should do serious business". Air Tanzania had a 10 percent stake in the venture. Tanzania’s state carrier is exploring new routes and code-sharing agreements with other airlines. [7] It also leased aircraft from Air Madagascar. It was raining and foggy and sadly one of the Coastal Aviation Cessnas crashed into the side of Empakaai crater. The airline operates 5 Cessna Grand Caravans C208B‚ a fleet which is amongst the youngest of Caravan fleets in this region. I immediately contacted the airline, via their on line contact page and a further email as back up. Today, Coastal Aviation’s versatile fleet comprises of 16 Cessna Grand Caravan C208B and 6 Pilatus PC-12/45. The introduction of the airline's new logo on a leased Airbus A320 bore the image of the imposing giraffe – Tanzania's national icon, to replace the South African Airways flag symbol. [52] But in May 2014, the media reported no progress had been made and that AHDIC might not be a real company. However the plane will remain on ground until the engine change. Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is the national airline of Tanzania based in Dar es Salaam with its hub at Julius Nyerere International Airport. While working as a pilot, he was among the pioneers who realized that the tourism industry on Zanzibar was going to expand. "Air Tanzania ditches Chinese firm and partners with Air Zimbabwe", "Air Tanzania on the ground as last plane goes for maintenance", "Air Tanzania in $500m new aircraft plan", "Will Air Tanzania's revival plan take off? Our maintenance complies to internationally certified standards and stringent internal and regulatory audits for your peace of mind. Air Tanzania’s existing fleet now includes two Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, two Airbus A220-300 jets and three DHC Dash 8-400 aircraft, formerly known as the Bombardier Q400 turboprop. Air Tanzania can certainly be classified as one of Africa’s smaller flag carriers. Disclaimer. The government therefore reduced its shareholding to 51 percent and entered into a partnership with South African Airways. Disclaimer - Advertisement. [55] On 15 September 2016, the president appointed Ladislaus Matindi as director general of the Air Tanzania Company Limited. The dates you have selected for one or more flights are incorrect (please note that when changing a return flight, the date must be after the first flight), please change and try again. The venture collapsed due to the partners' different interests in the business. In May 2016, the government announced plans to purchase two aircraft during 2016 and two additional aircraft during 2017. All new aircraft operated by the airline are owned by the Government Flight Agency which then leases them to the airline. As Salaam Air . [15] The losses had been funded by Transnet, the parent company of SAA, through April 2000. [56], In September 2016, the Tanzanian government, through its Tanzania Government Flight Agency (TGFA), took delivery of two Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. ", "Aerovista Delivers B737-500 to Air Tanzania for Africa regional flights -". The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) reopened the country’s airspace to both scheduled and non-scheduled international flights on May 18, 2020. Because of less demand, two of the Fokker 27s were made obsolete in the year 1981. Web Check-In | Web Check-In-faqs What is Web Check-in? The new brand represented the company's name, Mount Kilimanjaro and the airline's international destinations. [17] Advertisements were placed in the local, regional, and international media inviting potential bidders. This page was last edited on 10 March 2021, at 13:14. The new Air Tanzania airline was launched on 31 March 2003, offering direct flights between Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam, but also to Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro. All aircraft are leased from TGF - Tanzania Government Flight as are one Fokker 50 and one Fokker 28-3000 that … Our state of the art fleet has been expertly-adapted to the African safari environment, without compromise to safety and comfort. The government expects to buy two more planes — a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner and Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 — in the new financial year. Two weeks later, the International Air Transport Association banned the air carrier from all aviation transactions and informed all travel agencies and other aviation companies to stop all transactions with Air Tanzania until further notice. Most extensive and up to date airline knowledge base: More than 50,000 aircraft, 6,500 airports and 5,000 airlines, access to fleet lists, worldwide airline schedules and route networks, airline management contacts, airline capacity and frequency analysis, airline PSS directory, up to date airline and route network news. Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) (Swahili: Kampuni ya Ndege ya Tanzania) is the flag carrier airline of Tanzania based in Dar es Salaam with its hub at Julius Nyerere International Airport. Precision Air is currently operating with 12 aircraft consisting of a fleet of ATR equipment and Boeing 737-300 air planes, making it a leading schedule airline in Tanzania. 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[9][10] The airline reported a profit of US$650,000 in 1994. 27 September 2019: An Air Tanzania Airbus A220, after takeoff from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam encountered problems with the engine and right away landed to the nearby airport. Aerovista (IATA: X, ICAO: VTZ) Air Tanzania (IATA: TC, ICAO: ATC) DHC-8 402 NG (reg. The first discussions began with China Sonangol International Limited in 2007, however, the discussions were ultimately unsuccessful and ended in 2010. [69] Based on various press reports, government documents and statements by officials, recent trends are: As of December 2019, Air Tanzania serves six international destinations including regional routes and India. This aircraft had been scheduled to be delivered in August 2017, but the delivery was delayed after being seized by Canadian contractor Sterling following the Tanzanian government's unwillingness to settle a US$38.7 million debt awarded to the contractor by the International Court of Arbitration in 2010. [2], In 2016, the Tanzanian government under President John Pombe Magufuli initiated a new drive to revive the national carrier. IATA: TC ICAO: ATC View the list of airlines in Tanzania and their contact details such as address, phone number, location, email, fax, website, online check in details, flight status, baggage details such as checked baggage, cabin baggage, excess baggage rates, visa and more details. Air Tanzania recorded a pre-tax loss of almost US$7.3 million in its first year following privatisation. Coastal Aviation decided to focus on the aviation side of the business but maintained the Dhow at sunset on the logo to remind us of our romantic beginnings. Tanzania: airlines and fleet List of national airlines (Tanzania), still active or not, as well as aircraft operated by these airlines.
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