Air Tanzania has taken delivery of its first 767-300 Freighter from Boeing.

The aircraft will provide Air Tanzania with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country’s growing cargo market.

Delivery was made to the airline’s hub in Dar es Salaam on June 5, 2023 and marks Boeing’s first direct 767 Freighter delivery to an African carrier.

Ladislaus Matindi, Air Tanzania managing director, said: “The 767 will cater to the growing cargo demand which was previously carried by passenger airplanes.

“The 767 will enable Air Tanzania to support a journey towards a more sustainable future and time critical cargo schedules across Africa and beyond.”

Capable of flying 3,255 nautical miles with a revenue payload of more than 52 tonnes, the 767-300 Freighter has excellent fuel efficiency, operational flexibility and low noise levels.

This is Air Tanzania’s first dedicated freighter as the country aims to expand imports and exports of perishable goods, pharmaceuticals and other products that require timely delivery.

Matindi added: “The arrival of the airplane will open opportunities for global businesses to transport commercial cargo goods to various parts of the world, which will boost national economic growth.”

Anbessie Yitbarek, vice president, Africa sales and marketing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said: “Air Tanzania’s cargo customers now have far more options as the airline boosts freight connectivity between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.”