Air Tanzania prepares to fly again in September

Air Tanzania, which will be facing competition from PrecisionAir and FastJet, is targeting Dodoma, Pemba Island and Mpanda in western Tanzania. PHOTO | FILE

Air Tanzania is acquiring two 76-seater Bombardier –D8 Q400 aircraft in September as it fights to stay afloat.

The two, to be paid for from part of the $250 million given by the government to revamp Air Tanzania, are among four aircraft ordered from the Canadian manufacturer and will increase to three the fleet deployed by the airline.