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11/16/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/16/2021 00:48
Air Tanzania Announces Order for Boeing Freighter and Passenger Jets
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 16, 2021/PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the United Republic of Tanzaniatoday 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, Asiaand Europe. The order, valued at more than $726 millionat list prices, was previously unidentified on the Boeing Orders and Deliveries website.
"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 Africaand 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'sburgeoning cargo demand.
"Africais 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'sairlines will require 1,030 new airplanes valued at $160 billionand aftermarket services such as manufacturing and repair worth $235 billion, supporting growth in air travel and economies across the continent.
Boeing's heritage in Africabegan 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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