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| Bombardier Q400. Photo: Bombardier |
[Avionics Magazine 12-02-2016] The United Republic of Tanzania represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA) has signed firm purchase agreements for two Bombardier Commercial CS300 jetliners and one Q400 turboprop aircraft. The aircraft will be leased to and operated by Air Tanzania’s flag carrier, The Wings of the Kilimanjaro based in Dar es Salaam.
Based on the list prices of the CS300 and Q400 aircraft, the combined value of the purchase agreements is approximately $200 million.
Like the two Q400 turboprop aircraft delivered to the TGFA for lease and operation by Air Tanzania in September 2016, the third announced today will have an all-economy, 76-seat interior with two lavatories. Bombardier will configure the two CS300 airliners in a dual-class layout, and will be equipped with Wi-Fi internet and in-flight entertainment.
“The domestic market in Tanzania as well as the regional market are becoming more competitive as both business and leisure travel are steadily increasing,” said Dr. Leonard Chamuriho, permanent secretary at Tanzania’s Ministry of Works, Communications and Transport. “Therefore it is vital to operate aircraft that offer superb passenger comfort and amenities. Of course, high reliability, operational flexibility, as well as excellent fuel efficiency and economics are also necessary. Both the Q400 and CS300 aircraft more than satisfy these parameters.”
Including the purchase agreement announced today, Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 566 Q400 and 360 C Series aircraft.