DAR ES SALAAM: The Government Chief Spokesperson, Gerson Msigwa, has highlighted the achievements of Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), stating that the airline has generated more than 157m US dollars in revenue to date.
Speaking to media outlets at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Msigwa said the success has been largely driven by a significant increase in passenger numbers.
He explained that passenger traffic rose from 822,232 in the 2021/2022 financial year to more than 1,400,000 in the 2025/2026 period, reflecting substantial growth in the airline’s position within the aviation market.
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To sustain this progress, Msigwa said the government plans to purchase eight new aircraft, which will increase the fleet from the current 16 to 24 aircraft, serving both domestic and international routes.
He added that the fleet expansion aligns with the government’s broader strategy to upgrade and expand airports across the country in order to widen service coverage, strengthen competitiveness, and attract more passengers.
According to Msigwa, these measures are also aimed at boosting the tourism sector and enhancing ATCL’s efficiency in the global aviation market.
The government expects that by increasing the number of aircraft and improving airport infrastructure, ATCL will become more commercially competitive and contribute more significantly to national economic growth through the aviation sector.
