Tanzania signs purchase for two Q400s

Bombardier announced the purchase agreement, saying that the aircraft are to be used for commercial airline operations, although no operator has yet been announced.

 

“Tanzania is a large country with some challenging airfields, and the Q400 turboprop’s capability to operate at these airports—its jet-like speed, long-range cruise capability and outstanding turboprop economics—were key factors that guided us in selecting the aircraft,” saidLeonard Chamuriho, Tanzanian Ministry of Transport, Works and Communication permanent secretary.

 

The aircraft will use a 76-seat, dual-lavatory configuration, and will be used to serve new destinations across Tanzania and Africa.