DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE: BA] and the United Republic of Tanzania today 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, Asia and Europe. The order, valued at more than
$726 million at 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 Africa and
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's burgeoning cargo demand.
"Africa is 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's airlines will require
1,030 new airplanes valued at $160
billion and aftermarket services such as manufacturing and
repair worth $235 billion, supporting
growth in air travel and economies across the continent.
Boeing's heritage in Africa
began 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.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
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Contact
Ivan Gale
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 571 228 0974
Ivan.e.gale@boeing.com
Zeina El Hakam
Boeing International
+971 50 210 0810
Zeina.elhakam@boeing.com
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