Kenyan airline Fly SAX is preparing to launch operations in Tanzania once it has approval from the Tanzanian Civil Aviation Authority, which is expected by the second half of the year.
Ex-FastJet, Precision Air and Fly 540 man, Brown Francis will head the new airline based in Dar es Salaam.
Don Smith commented: “We are launching a new airline to meet the ever-increasing demand for low-cost, efficient and safe air travel within Tanzania from the country’s own citizens as well as international tourists visiting the country. I am delighted to be working again with Brown Francis. Having previously headed up Fly540’s and FastJet’s operations in Tanzania, he brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge to SAX-Tanzania. I look forward to him making it a great success.”
Brown Francis, General Manager of Fly-SAX Tanzania, said: “We are very excited about this new start in Tanzania, which builds on the strength of our previous Fly540 operations in the country. Tanzania is home to three of Africa’s natural wonders and is rapidly becoming the holiday destination of choice for international visitors as well as domestic holidaymakers. We believe that we have the right model in place to grow this airline to best serve our passengers within Tanzania.”