Air Tanzania Announces Order for Boeing Freighter and Passenger Jets
Boeing (NYSE: BA) announced a significant order from Air Tanzania at the 2021 Dubai Airshow for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter, and two 737 MAX jets, valued at over $726 million. This expansion will enhance Air Tanzania's capacity to serve markets across Africa, Asia, and Europe. With forecasts predicting a need for 1,030 new airplanes in Africa by 2040, this order positions Boeing favorably to cater to the aviation demand in the region.
- Boeing secures a $726 million order from Air Tanzania, enhancing its market presence.
- The order includes a mix of aircraft that strengthen Air Tanzania's operational capabilities.
- Forecasts indicate a growing demand for air travel in Africa, with the potential for future orders.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the United Republic of Tanzania today announced an order for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter and two 737 MAX jets at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The airplanes will be operated by Air Tanzania, the national flag-carrier of Tanzania, to expand service from the country to new markets across Africa, Asia and Europe. The order, valued at more than
"Our flagship 787 Dreamliner is popular with our passengers, providing unrivalled in-flight comfort and ultra-efficiency for our long-haul growth," said Air Tanzania CEO Ladislaus Matindi." Adding to our 787 fleet, the introduction of the 737 MAX and 767 Freighter will give Air Tanzania exceptional capability and flexibility to meet passenger and cargo demand within Africa and beyond."
Based in Dar es Salaam, the carrier will expand its current fleet of 787s, leveraging the new 737s for its regional network and the 767 Freighter to capitalize on Africa's burgeoning cargo demand.
"Africa is the third fastest-growing region worldwide for air travel, and Air Tanzania is well-positioned to increase connectivity and expand tourism throughout Tanzania," said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing. "We are honored that Air Tanzania has chosen Boeing for its fleet modernization program by adding an additional 787 and introducing the 737 MAX and the 767 Freighter into its expanding network."
Boeing's 2021 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts that, by 2040, Africa's airlines will require 1,030 new airplanes valued at
Boeing's heritage in Africa began more than 75 years ago, with more than 60 airline customers operating as many as 500 Boeing airplanes. Boeing has an office in Johannesburg, South Africa, in addition to field service representatives supporting commercial customers across the continent.
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