Magufuli commissions new aircraft for tourist routes

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli on Wednesday commissioned two Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft for the country’s ailing national carrier, Air Tanzania. The president said his government plans to buy two wide-bodied planes for flying international routes that connect Tanzania with other destinations.

The president said he will authorise the purchase of the two aircraft next year, the first one with a capacity of 160 and the second with 240 seats. They will both fly international routes in America, Europe, Russia and China.