Scheduled Carrier. Air Botswana BP, Gaborone took delivery of its first E , acquired from US lessor Regional One , on August 30 in a ceremony at Gaborone , presided over by the southern African country's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, who declared the aircraft a "symbol of our commitment towards investing in aviation growth".
According to announcements at the launch, the aircraft named "Kalahari" will be used to boost regional connectivity. During the ceremony, CEO Lulu Ratsebotsa declared: "My mandate from the ministry was to procure four aircraft; the first one is here. Two more are already paid for, and I'm in the market for the fourth. Their delivery dates have not been disclosed, but they are scheduled to start commercial flights in October.
The airline currently operates three in-house aircraft - one E and two ATR s. He said the aim is to ready the airline for eventual privatisation. He also announced a new initiative, the Botswana Air Access Project, aimed at promoting the country as a travel destination and supporting aviation industry growth.
Masisi described the E's launch as "a significant milestone" in the country's aviation industry because it signifies the airline's growth and the government's commitment to economic development by improving the efficiency and reliability of the aviation and transport sectors. According to ch-aviation research, the new aircraft will be used between Gaborone and Maun and Maun- Johannesburg O.
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