Air Tanzania recently took delivery of airline’s first 767-300 Freighter, providing Air Tanzania with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the Africa's growing cargo market.
Thrilled to welcome the new 767-300, Eng. Ladislaus Matindi, Managing Director, Air Tanzania said: “The 767 will enable Air Tanzania to support a journey towards a more sustainable future and time critical cargo schedules across Africa and beyond. We are looking forward to expanding our imports and exports industry that require timely delivery. The arrival of the airplane will open opportunities for global businesses to transport commercial cargo goods to various parts of the world, which will boost national economic growth."
The aircraft arrived at airline's hub in Dar es Salaam last week marking the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier.
"The 767 Freighter will enable Air Tanzania to significantly grow its existing operations with greater efficiency and flexibility across its network," said Anbessie Yitbarek, vice president, Africa Sales and Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Air Tanzania's cargo customers now have far more options as the airline boosts freight connectivity between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia."
Boeing claims that the 767-300 Freighter has excellent fuel efficiency, operational flexibility and low noise levels will enable Air Tanzania to support time-critical cargo schedules across Africa and beyond making it the ideal airplane for growing e-commerce and express cargo markets.
Air Tanzania currently operates commercial service across Africa and to destinations in Asia with a fleet that includes two 787-8 Dreamliners. The airline also has orders for an additional 787-8 and two 737 MAX jets.