The Government of TANZANIA has completed upgrades to aircraft maintenance infrastructure at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) through Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), aimed at strengthening domestic aviation capability and reducing dependence on foreign maintenance services. The 2bn/- project expands the maintenance hangar to service up to five aircraft simultaneously and includes upgraded lighting, engineering workspaces, and modern training equipment for maintenance engineers. The facility is expected to support maintenance for ATCL’s fleet of 16 aircraft and other operators, while also reducing foreign exchange outflows and creating local jobs. Complementary investments include the renovation of 38 staff houses to improve employee welfare, with overall works reported at about 77% completion. The initiative forms part of TANZANIA’S broader strategy to modernise its aviation sector, enhance operational efficiency, and build local technical capacity.
UGANDA’S Kabalega (Hoima) International Airport is nearing completion, with Phase I now about 98% finished and expected to be handed over by the end of July 2026, marking a key milestone in the country’s aviation…
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