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Airports: Kenya vs Tanzania
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TBT: KIA, the airport that has hosted Air force One many time than any airport in East and central Africa!
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Air Tanzania Lounge launched..
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Airbus Working On Range Increase For A220 Model
by Sumit Singh May 24, 2021Update: 05/24/21 @ 15:42 UTC – An Airbus spokesperson offered a statement; details below.
The Airbus A220 is praised for its high fuel efficiency that has a better fuel-burn than its competitors in the same range. It is also applauded for its comfort when performing on medium-haul operations. Now, the narrowbody is adding another pull factor to its specifications. The plane’s manufacturer is looking to increase the model’s range.
Kicking it up a notch
The Airbus A220-100 can reach a range of up to 6,390 km / 3,450 NM. Meanwhile, the A220-300 can reach a range of up to 6,297 km / 3,400 NM. It is the latter that David Neeleman is expecting to join his carrier, Breeze Airways, this October. However, the serial entrepreneur feels that the aircraft needs to be able to reach greater distances to fit in with its long-term goals.The startup is seeking to deploy the Airbus model on trips that last over two hours. Therefore, it will be using Embraer regional jets on shorter distances.
Ultimately, the airline is looking to connect underserved cities. So, it has ordered 60 units of the A220 to help it with its goals.
Neeleman said the following, as reported by Reuters:
The green light
Thus, according to Neeleman. Airbus is going ahead with the plans to increase the range of the A220. Overall, the businessman shares that the decision to increase the range is a given. It’s just about working out the timeline.He summarized the progress with the following, as shared by Reuters.
Simple Flying reached out to Airbus for comment on the A220 range reports. The planemaker shared that it is always working with its customers and listening to their fleet requirements. However, it does not comment on the status of its confidential discussions.
Nonetheless, a spokesperson shared that the A220 has the capacity to improve, and the company is already improving the platform. The representative shared the following:
Gearing up for action
Breeze will be offering a premium cabin on its A220s. Altogether, the interior will be resembling that of a domestic first class offering. The standard seats will be configured in a 2-3 setting. Meanwhile, the premium seats at the front will be set up in a 2-2 configuration.It’s only a few days away until Breeze hits the skies for the first time. It will be flying to Tampa from Charleston on May 27th. Interestingly, most of the operator’s routes this summer are under 1,000 mi (1,609 km) and are as low as 330 mi (531 km). By the time the A220s arrive this fall, the airline should be in a position to expand with its new fleet members.
What are your thoughts about Airbus looking to boost the A220’s range? Would this be a good move by the manufacturer? Let us know what you think of the company’s plans in the comment section.
Sumit Singh
Deputy Editor - Sumit comes to Simple Flying with more than eight years’ experience as a professional journalist. Having written for The Independent, Evening Standard, and others, his role here allows him to explore his enthusiasm for aviation and travel. Having built strong relationships with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, Aeroflot, and more, Sumit excels in both aviation history and market analysis. Based in London, UK.
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Dodoma grants Air Tanzania $194mn bailout for fleet growth
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Hassan gov't pledges to rescue Air Tanzania
27.04.2021 - 04:46 UTCTanzania’s new president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has pledged to rescue struggling state-owned Air Tanzania (TC, Dar es Salaam), which is facing accumulated losses of TZS150 billion Tanzanian shillings (USD64.6 million).
In her maiden speech to parliament in Dodoma, Hassan said her administration would continue to “nurture” ATCL “strategically” by looking into providing debt relief and lifting some taxes and levies. She acknowledged the airline’s losses had resulted from a heavy debt burden. A recent Auditor-General Report found ATCL had incurred TZS12.4 billion (USD5.3 million) in interest in the FY2019/21 on debts of TZS45 billion (USD19.4 million) accrued over the past five years.
After having made a significant investment in the airline, government would not allow it to make further losses, Hassan said. Mindful of international aviation developments, she said her administration would do a thorough analysis and invest in human resources to ensure that the airline was run on commercial principles by professionals with the right business skills.
Hassan also promised to continue the expansion of regional airports and the building of the new...
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ATCL chief applauds deal with NIT to modernise aviation industry
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ATCL chief applauds deal with NIT to modernise aviation industry
AN agreement signed between Air Tanzania Company Limited and National Institute of Transport will go a long way in modernising the country’s aviation industry including training of personnel.
Addressing journalists shortly after signing the agreement in Dar es Salaam on Friday, ATCL’s Managing Director, Engineer Ladislaus Matindi said that the collaboration will allow the state institutions to share expertise.
Eng Matindi said collaboration with NIT will enable ATCL reduce costs of training for its workers when sent abroad for mandatory upgrading of knowledge and skills to meet international thresholds.
“We currently have 120 employees who can receive training right at NIT and save the national carrier much needed resources,” he said. He further pointed out that ATCL’s personnel required regular specialized training as per license conditions hence the collaboration with NIT which is internationally accredited is very vital. “We spend a lot of funds to facilitate our pilots and engineers training abroad for mandatory license conditions,” the ATCL chief added. He noted that taking a pilot for a 3 to 4 hours training in South Africa is more expensive than getting such training at NIT for a whole week as transport and hotel costs are excluded.
In remarks after the signing ceremony, NIT Rector, Professor Zacharia Mganilwa also applauded the collaboration saying the two sides first signed a memorandum of understanding in 2012. “Our MoU is aimed at, among other things, designing and conducting various training programmes, exchanging information, data and documents related to aviation related programmes,” Prof Mganilwa said.
The agreement complements each other, whereby the NIT will deal more with the theoretical aspects of the training while ATCL will deal more with the practical side. “NIT has always remained the best institution when it comes to training in all modes of transportation,” he added noting the deal will also enable the institute cover shortcomings experienced in the national carrier.
NIT established School of Aviation Technology in 2015 with two departments (Departments of Flying and Operations Management and Aeronautical Engineering) as the move to produce enough professionals who will support the sector. NIT secured U$21.25 million from World Bank to undertake major reforms in the aviation and transport industry.
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