Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 737 MAX

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania celebrated the arrival today of the airline's first fuel-efficient 737 MAX single-aisle jet.

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  • DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania celebrated the arrival today of the airline's first fuel-efficient 737 MAX single-aisle jet.
  • "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.
  • As we ascend to new heights, Air Tanzania enhances the fleet's capabilities and exemplifies its commitment while extending our appreciation to Boeing as invaluable partners in enabling our vision."
  • The 737 MAX family delivers enhanced efficiency, improved environmental performance and increased passenger comfort to the single-aisle market.

Boeing, Air Tanzania Celebrate First 767 Freighter Delivery to Africa

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, June 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 767-300 Freighter.

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  • DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, June 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 767-300 Freighter.
  • The delivery also marks the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier.
  • "The 767 will enable Air Tanzania to support a journey towards a more sustainable future and time critical cargo schedules across Africa and beyond.
  • Air Tanzania currently operates commercial service across Africa and to destinations in Asia with a fleet that includes two 787-8 Dreamliners.

Air Tanzania Takes Delivery of First Airbus A220 Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines

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Friday, December 21, 2018
Aviation, Aircraft, Propulsion, Pratt & Whitney PW1000G, Airbus A220, Air Tanzania, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100, Bombardier Dash 8, Pratt & Whitney, A220, Airbus, Turboprop

MIRABEL, Quebec, Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) and Air Tanzania celebrated delivery of the airline's first A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

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  • MIRABEL, Quebec, Dec. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) and Air Tanzania celebrated delivery of the airline's first A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.
  • Air Tanzania, headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, will be the first airline based in Africa to operate GTF engines and the A220 aircraft.
  • "We place trust in aircraft with high reliability, operational versatility and fuel efficiency which is why we selected the A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines," said Ladislaus Matindi, CEO of Air Tanzania.
  • The United Republic of Tanzania, represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA) signed an agreement for two Pratt & Whitney GTF-powered Airbus A220 aircraft and one Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150-powered Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft in December 2016.