Air Tanzania is a fascinating little airline. Up until a bit over a year ago they had a single regional jet and four turboprops. They're currently in the process of expanding their fleet to 13 planes, as they took delivery of two 787-8s, two A220-300s (with a further two on order), and two De Havilland…
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It would be interesting to hear how they fly a Dash 8 from Canada to Tanzania.
The reason they are able to pursue the aircraft assets is that Air Tanzania fleet is actually owned by the Government of Tanzania via Tanzania Government Flight Agency, and then leased to Air Tanzania to operate.
@matt "ow they fly a Dash 8 from Canada to Tanzania." slowly. its about 8000 miles as bird flies.
I had to Google "seed farming" because that made no sense to me. I'm guessing that must've been a big farm to get paid $33M back in the 80's.
@Matt. My guess is lots of refueling stops. From Gander to Keflavik, Iceland is probably the longest hop. After that, it is pretty east to get to anywhere in Europe or Africa.
Canada has already delivered 3 of those aircrafts during the past 2 years. So they know where and when to make refuelling stops.
Aw... too bad that Tanzania is angry with Canada. I am sure Canada is shaking in their boots. Another fourth rate country with a big mouth.
Tanzania has been busy busy imposing laws on some sexual activities so this payment must have slipped their mind while busy with more important matters.
Anyway this has nothing to do with Canada as I am sure in Canada government and courts are completely separate. The fact Tanzania called the ambassador indicates that courts in Tanzania are under government control.