ATCL’s 787-8 arrived in Dar today and is initially scheduled to start 3 flights a week to Mumbai, which I must admit is a bit odd as it’s a very short route for an aircraft like a Dreamliner. Maybe it’s just to get early experience of operating the type before starting flights to China and/or Europe.
The airline is rumoured to have completed its IOSA audit now and is optimistic that it will be favourable.
They never give away much in advance about aircraft deliveries but the CS300s must be due soon. I’m happy to see more aircraft entering the country with the employment opportunities they present, but rather doubtful about their ability to put in the required infrastructure or have the requisite number of suitably qualified personnel to be able to cope with such a large and rapid expansion, especially given Magufuli’s hostility towards expatriates which has led to many leaving.