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 airplane
arrived today at the airline's hub in Dar es Salaam and will
provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve
the country's growing cargo market. The delivery also marks the
first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African
carrier.
"We are thrilled to welcome the 767-300 Boeing Freighter to our
fleet. The 767 will cater to the growing cargo demand which was
previously carried by passenger airplanes," said Eng. Ladislaus
Matindi, Air Tanzania managing director. "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 767-300 Freighter's excellent fuel efficiency, operational
flexibility and low noise levels will enable Air Tanzania to
support time-critical cargo schedules across Africa and beyond. Capable of flying 3,255
nautical miles with a revenue payload of more than 52 tonnes, the
767-300 Freighter is the ideal airplane for growing e-commerce and
express cargo markets. This is Air Tanzania's first dedicated
freighter as the country looks to expand imports and exports of
perishable goods, pharmaceuticals and other products that require
timely delivery.
"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."
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.
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Contact
Nadine Fanous
Sales Communications Middle East & Africa
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+971-56-4229051
nadine.fanous@boeing.com
Boeing Media Relations
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