Tanzanian Govt Blames Opposition as Plane Seized in Canada
The government admits that its new commercial aircraft - a Bombardier Q400 - has been seized in Canada. Opposition leaders say the deal has been stalled because the government failed to pay $38.7 million in compensation to a Canadian engineering firm for the illegal termination of a road tender in the 2000s.
Air Tanzania (file photo)
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Tanzania:
Be Careful With Contracts, Government Cautioned
Citizen, 21 August 2017
The government has been reminded to respect country's laws as well as international treaties when making decisions on foreign investors and contractors. Read more »
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Tanzania:
State Clears Air On Bombardier
Daily News, 20 August 2017
THE government has categorically stated that some opposition politicians in the country are behind the standoff that has caused delays in the commissioning of its passenger… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Why TZ Plane Is Yet to Arrive in the Country
Citizen, 19 August 2017
Singida East MP on Chadema ticket Tundu Lissu has said the government's commercial aircraft Bombardier Q400 which was scheduled to land into the country in July this year has been… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Lissu - Govt-Owned Aircraft Is Held in Canada
Citizen, 18 August 2017
Singida East MpTunduLissu has said the government owned commercial aircraft, Bombardier Q400, which was expected to be delivered to Air Tanzania Company Limited in July this year… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Uncertainty Clouds Arrival of Third Bombardier Plane
Citizen, 17 August 2017
The Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Prof Makame Mbarawa, yesterday failed to clarify when the third Bombardier plane would arrive in the country and why the June… Read more »
