Tanzania to take full control of its airspace

Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority director general Hamza Johari shakes hands with Thales Air Systems regional sales manager Abel Carr after signing an agreement in Dar es Salaam yesterday for the procurement and installation of radar at four major airports. Looking on is Works, Transport and Communication minister Makame Mbarawa. PHOTO | STAFF PHOTOGPAPHER

What you need to know:

  • The government, through the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), yesterday signed a Sh61.3 billion contract in Dar es Salaam with the French firm Thales Air System (SAS),which is expected to install the radar systems at four airports.