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Arusha Airport
Arusha Airport is a domestic airport located in the city of Arusha, the capital of the Arusha Region of Tanzania. The airport is currently undergoing an expansion, which includes a new apron and terminal building. The Arusha non-directional beacon (Ident: AR) is located at the west end of the field. Airlines and destinations Arusha airport is served by six airlines at the moment. Table below as follows: Statistics Accidents and incidents * On 18 December 2013, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 767 (ET-AQW) flight from Addis Ababa to Kilimanjaro International Airport made an unscheduled landing at the airport after it failed to land at its destination. The runway is shorter than the 767 is normally able to operate from. Consequently, it overran the end of the runway which resulted in the airport being closed for a short time. A few days later it was flown empty to Kilimanjaro International Airport. See also * * *List of airports in Tanzania *Transport in Tanzania Transp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Government Of Tanzania
The politics of Tanzania takes place in a framework of a unitary presidential democratic republic, whereby the President of Tanzania is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament. The party system is dominated by the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (''Revolutionary State Party''). The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Political conditions Full independence came in December 1961 and Julius Kambarage Nyerere (1922–1999), a socialist leader who led Tanganyika from colonial rule, was elected President in 1961. One of Africa’s most respected figures, Julius Nyerere was seen as a politician of principle and intelligence. Known as ''Mwalimu'' (teacher), he proposed a widely acclaimed vision of education. From independence in 1961 until the mid-1980s, Tanzania was a one-party state, with a socialist model of economic d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) is an international airport located in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. The airport serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi. The airport handled 802,731 passengers in 2014 and mainly serves regional flights as well as a few long-haul services due to its importance as a leisure destination. It is the largest airport in northern Tanzania, by size and passenger volume. Overview Many international visitors also go to national parks in Tanzania, to the Indian Ocean coast, to islands such as Zanzibar, and to Lake Victoria, reflected in the routes of connecting flights. Despite its small size, the airport can handle aircraft as large as Boeing 747s and Antonov 124s. The airport served 665,147 passengers in 2012, a 3.7 percent increase over 2011. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport ( sw, Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Abeid Amani Karume, ) is the main airport in the Zanzibar Archipelago located on Unguja Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is approximately south of Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar, and has flights to East Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. It was previously known as ''Kisauni Airport'' and ''Zanzibar International Airport''. It was renamed in 2010 in honour of Abeid Amani Karume, the island's first president. Terminals Terminal 1 Terminal 1 is an inactive terminal that was used during British protection in the islets. This is a small building found on the northern side of terminal 2 and currently used as the airport office. Terminal 2 Terminal 2 is active for all landing aircraft. A new shelter on the entrance of the airport has been put in place. Terminal 3 Construction of the third terminal started in January 2011 by the Chinese Beijing Construction Engineering Group. A new apron of wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropical Air
Tropical Air is an airline based in Zanzibar, Tanzania Tanzania (; ), officially the United Republic of Tanzania ( sw, Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania), is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It borders Uganda to the north; Kenya to the northeast; Comoro Islands .... It began operations in 1999 with a single aircraft and was the first locally owned airline in Zanzibar. It was founded by Farouk O Daud. It operates in Pemba, Dar es Salaam alongside other area in Tanzania. Destinations Scheduled flights are operated to the following destinations: Fleet The Tropical Air fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of January 2013): References External linksOfficial Website {{Airlines of Tanzania Airlines of Tanzania Airlines established in 1999 1999 establishments in Tanzania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Precision Air
Precision Air Services Plc (operating as Precision Air; DSE:PAL) is a Tanzanian airline based at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. The airline operates scheduled passenger services to Nairobi, Entebbe, and to various airports and airstrips throughout Tanzania. History Precision Air was incorporated in Tanzania in January 1991 as a private airline and started operations in 1993. At first, it operated as a private charter air transport company but in November 1993 changed to offer scheduled services to serve the growing tourist market. In 2006, Precision Air became the first Tanzanian airline to pass the IATA Operational Safety Audit. In April 2011, the airline became a public company. Corporate affairs Ownership Precision Air was privately owned until 2003, when Kenya Airways acquired a 49 percent stake, paying US$2 million, weeks after its rival South African Airways acquired a 49 percent stake in Air Tanzania for US$20 million. The remaining 51 percent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarangire Airport
The Tarangire River is a perennial river located in central Manyara Region in the eastern branch of the East African Rift Valley, within northern Tanzania. Course The headwaters of the Tarangire River are in the highlands and escarpments of Babati District of the Manyara Region and Kondoa District of the Dodoma Region, primarily the Irangi Hills and Irangi Escarpment in Kondoa District. The river rises in the Wasi Highlands, falls down the eastern Kondoa Escarpment. It flows east to Chubi where it then turns north to flow through Tarangire National Park. It then turns west and then south, before terminating at its river mouth on Lake Burunge. Ecology Much of the Tarangire River headwaters in the Irangi Hills headwaters area is forested with Miombo woodland habitat trees and lower plants, that are designated for protection within the Salanka, Bereko, and Isabe Forest Reserves. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanga Airport
Tanga Airport is a small domestic airport located in Tanga Region, Tanzania. The airport is based in the regional capital city of Tanga. It is west of the city, off the A14 trunk road. The airport has scheduled flights to Arusha, Dar es Salaam and the Zanzibar Archipelago islands of Unguja and Pemba. The Tanga non-directional beacon (Ident: TG) is located on the field. Airlines and destinations Traffic and statistics See also * * *List of airports in Tanzania *Transport in Tanzania Transport in Tanzania includes road, rail, air and maritime networks. The road network is long, of which is classified as trunk road and as regional road. The rail network consists of of track. Commuter rail service is in Dar es Salaam only. ... References External links Tanzania Airports Authority * {{authority ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seronera Airstrip
Seronera Airstrip is the primary airstrip in the Serengeti National Park. Airlines and destinations Gallery Aircraft parked at Seronera airstrip.jpg, A parked aircraft. Seronera Airstrip 2013.jpg, An aerial view of the runway. Seronera Airstrip Terminal.jpg, Terminal See also * * * List of airports in Tanzania * Transport in Tanzania Transport in Tanzania includes road, rail, air and maritime networks. The road network is long, of which is classified as trunk road and as regional road. The rail network consists of of track. Commuter rail service is in Dar es Salaam only. ... References External links Tanzania Airports Authority * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mtemere Airstrip
Mtemere Airstrip (TCAA designation: TZ-0048) is an airstrip serving the Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania. Airlines and destinations See also * * * List of airports in Tanzania * Transport in Tanzania Transport in Tanzania includes road, rail, air and maritime networks. The road network is long, of which is classified as trunk road and as regional road. The rail network consists of of track. Commuter rail service is in Dar es Salaam only. ... References External links OurAirports - Mtemere * Airstrips in Tanzania Buildings and structures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Msembe Airstrip
Msembe Airstrip is an airstrip serving Ruaha National Park in the Iringa Region of Tanzania. A few domestic airlines fly there, including Coastal Aviation and Auric Air. See also * * *List of airports in Tanzania *Transport in Tanzania Transport in Tanzania includes road, rail, air and maritime networks. The road network is long, of which is classified as trunk road and as regional road. The rail network consists of of track. Commuter rail service is in Dar es Salaam only. ... References External linksOurAirports - Msembe Airstrips in Tanzania [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pemba Airport (Tanzania)
Pemba Airport is an airport in the Zanzibar Archipelago located on Pemba Island. It is also known as Karume Airport and Wawi Airport. It is located approximately southeast of Chake-Chake, the capital of the island. The Zanzibar government is looking into the possibility of renaming the airport to ''Thabit Kombo Jecha'' in recognition of his role in the Zanzibar Revolution. The Pemba non-directional beacon (Ident: PA) is located on the field. Airlines and destinations Accidents and Incidents * On 24 January 2014, a ZanAir LET-410 skidded off the runway on landing and impacted a group of bushes, causing substantial damage. There were no reported injuries, and the cause was determined to be a brake failure. See also * * * List of airports in Tanzania * Transport in Tanzania Transport in Tanzania includes road, rail, air and maritime networks. The road network is long, of which is classified as trunk road and as regional road. The rail network consists of of track. Comm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mwanza Airport
Mwanza International Airport is a major regional airport in northern Tanzania serving the city of Mwanza. It is located near the southern shores of Lake Victoria approximately from the city. It serves as the main hub for Auric Air and a secondary hub for Precision Air. Expansion A passenger lounge is under construction and will have a capacity of 1 million passengers annually. It was envisaged to be operational by September 2014. Construction stalled after the Tanzanian government failed to make payments to the Chinese contractor, Beijing Construction Engineering Group and in December 2014 construction was due to be completed by October 2015 assuming that funds would be available.East African Business Week, Work on Mwanza airport resumes after lull, Sunday, November 23, 2014 http://www.busiweek.com/index1.php?Ctp=2&pI=2286&pLv=3&srI=58&spI=24&cI=19 Airlines and destinations Passenger Cargo Air Force Base The Tanzanian Army's air force command operates an airbase at the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
