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Battle: Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi
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Umeshaiona growth plan ya ATCL? Ina route ya London after Guanghzhou ndo maana nasisitiza kununua long route aircraft maana watalii (abiria wakuu) wako huko! local market sidhani kama itailinda saana Air Tanzania kulipa uwekezaji unaofanyika hata kama Air Tanzania itamiliki soko 90% (kumbuka kuna Precisionair na many charter flights pia)! Ukisikiliza hiyo clip kitu cha kwanza walichoongea hao watalii ni umbali wa flight (jumlisha na connection)! Sasa kama tunataka tuwe na watalii 5 mln in the near soon, hatuwezi kuacha fursa ya kuwaleta hao watalii yaani hata kama ni route 3 kwa wiki!
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Route amabzo zitaaipa ATC hela ni International na SADC and Central African countries connecting to ASIA ,Europe and North America
Currently wakipata A220s hizo mbili mpya i think focus itakuwa DR Congo, Joburg , Lagos na EA(Nairobi )
We nees step wise growth route ya India tu inaweza kutupa hela nying cause of connection times and layover time fupi na cheaper price ..
I think we need to buy more B787s at least nyingne mbili but we should do this while connecting African countries this is What Ethiopian Did and most times hawatumii hata ndege ndogo ku connect na African cities ..mfano ni hyo hyo B787 iliyotoka Newyork jana itayoletwa kilimanjaro leo
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That first photo will be dope once the expressway is done and those pavements are recarpated
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Unajua tatizo ununuzi wa ndege kwa sasa kungoja ni miaka mitatu na zaidi so ndo maana ninaamini huo ununuzi wa ndege nyingine unapaswa kuanzwa sasa! Maana route ya London ni muhimu pia maana bado watalii wa Uingereza bado wanaongoza kwetu ukiacha significant number of business comunity na pia wabongo wanaosafiri kwa route hii! Ndo maana nasema at least 6 aircraft yaani ukijumlisha na zile za standby kwa kila route inahitaji ndege mbili (operational 2 London, 2 Guangzhou+Bangkok) maana hizi internbational routes uki-cancel flights ni balaa unalipa fedha ndefu!
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Kwanza kwann hauko updated Tourist wote wa Tz wanakuja via Kenya ..nani alikwambia hivyo
..unahisi Direct Flight kazi yake ni nini
Mind you kuna Direct flight kila siku
1.Amsterdam-Dar via Kilimanjaro na KLM B787
2.Emirates -Dar to Dubai
3.Qatar - Dar to Doha via Zanzibar au Kilimanjaro
4.Fly Dubai - Dar to Dubai via Znz
5. Turkish Airlines -Dar to Istanbul
Unahisi hizo zote hazibebi tourist .. ??
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mna zaidi ya miaka mia moja nyie watu.. all american tourists going to tz must first land in JKIA again using KQ! before proceeding their journey south. we have direct🛫🛬 flights from NYC to Nairobi Kenya!. na nyinyi.... 🤔🤔
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Tz_one
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Yeah its a serious investment inahitajika hapo almost 1bn usd for only 4 dreamliners ..hapo Inabidi tuone effect yake kweli maana thats tax payers money..yani ATC wasifanye nayo mzaa kabisa maana, hyo ikiwekwa kwenye kupanua Port au kujenga reli effect yake ni kubwa ..lets hope hii corona itaisha lasivyo investment itakuwa uchwara,na hii hali!!! so tukiwa tunataka ku invest lazima predictions zioneshe corona itapungua unless we are making a big gamble with all those orders :. I think we have one order for another B787 which is good ..au tuchukue short time rent deals while figuring out the market over the coming years most companies do that
But i get your point we really need planes if we are to stay better in this business
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Ni wapi nimesema kwamba watalii wote wanaokuja Tanzania hupitia Kenya? I was talking about that particular video which connected through Nairobi. Sasa unataka na sisi pia tuanze kutaja direct flights zinazokuja Nairobi jinsi ulivyofanya? Utapata pa kutorokea?
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mna zaidi ya miaka mia moja. all tourists going to Tz must first land in JKIA before proceeding their journey. we have directflights from NYC, LA, ATL etc.. to Nairobi Kenya!. na nyinyi....
flights from NYC, LA, ATL etc.. to Nairobi Kenya!. na nyinyi.... 
Dumb Kenyans..umeona via NBO hapo
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I know that you have alot of direct flights especially the Cargo ones that use Nairobi as a hub ..but alot of Kenyans here think that most of Flights za Tz ni lazima Via NBO which is not the way it is most of tourist who do that ni wale wanaotaka kutembelea nchi zote mbili at a time
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Hapa ndo unapokosea Air Tanzania ina roadmap yaani mpango kazi na route ya London ni mojawapo! Si sawa kukatizwa uwekezaji ati kusubiri kuona matokeo hii sekta haihitaji siasa (mambo ya kukodi ndege ndo yameifanya ATCL kuwa na madeni)! Kama uongozi uliopo umefanya madudu uondolewe ila uwekezaji unapaswa kuendelea! Unajua Emirates imetengeneza faida lini? Ni muhimu kwa uwekezaji wa longterm kama huu ku-stick to working plan kwanza! Then later ndo unaweza kutengeneza faida baada ya ku-break even. Itakuwa kosa kusimamisha wakati nia ilikuwa airline i-serve part of that 5 mln tourists na majority wanatoka western countries!
Tz_one
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Nimekupata bro ..what i just want to emphasize ni umakini wa ATC na Govt kama
Mfano route ya Joburg inatupa pesa ndefu ila ndo hvyo unavyoona ..so if we are putting serious cash in this we need a serious outcome ..i know its not a profitable business but we need those passengers number to increase
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please please... hebu fuatilia hio video vizuri!.. amesema watatumia 13hrs angani from NYC to NBI. before another 1hr to TZ
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Nadhani mama kalipa deni...nimeona mahali route ya J'borg inarudi! Inabidi tujifunge mkanda kwelikweli airline si mchezo. cheki hii ripoti 44% increase in travellers after launching Washington-Accra route! na hawana utalii wa kutisha!
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Ghana overtakes Nigeria and Tanzania with 4th largest travelers from USA
Source: Joy Business19 May 2021 4:13pm
Ghana has overtaken Nigeria and Tanzania as the 4th largest African destination from the USA, in terms of travelers, ForwardKeys travel industry trends, an aviation tracker, has revealed.
This follows the re-launch of passenger flight operations from Washington to Accra by United Airlines over the weekend.
Ghana increased the year-on-year growth by 44.5%.
“Ghana, Cape Verde, and Togo are standout performers currently. This is mainly due to the strong interest from VFR/Expat passengers,” ForwardKeys said.
However, South Africa and Morocco are set to be the most popular destinations in terms of US traveller volumes this summer.
Morocco was recently excluded from the USA ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory, so this may encourage more people to travel to the destination, it explained.
South Africa, Morocco and Kenya were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. Nigeria, Tanzania and Cape Verde were 4th, 5th and 6th in that order.
It said USA travelers are booking to fly from the Caribbean to Iceland and now the air ticketing data shows that they are also keen to travel to long-haul destinations in Africa and the Middle East.
Despite USA CDC warnings, ForwardKeys said Africa and the Middle East are proving to be standout performers, ahead of the summer.
The US Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan recently said the United States of America will further deepen its bilateral relationship with Ghana.
This follows the re-launch of passenger flight operations from Washington to Accra by United Airlines. Its Dreamline 787 landed at the Kotoka International Airport on Saturday, May 15, 2021.
The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie S. Sullivan said the start of the United Airlines service will also promote trade relations between the two countries.
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Combat readiness the main priority for new SAAF Chief Mbambo
Written by Guy Martin -7th Jun 2021
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Generals Wiseman Mbambo and Fabian Msimang at a change of command parade on 4 June.
Making sure the South African Air Force (SAAF) is combat ready is the main priority for new Chief, Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo.
He made comments to this effect during a parade at Air Force Base Swartkop on Friday, which saw Mbambo accept command from retired Chief, Lieutenant General Fabian Msimang. Mbambo commenced his duties on 1 May, taking over from Major General Mzayifani Innocent Buthelezi, who was Acting Chief from 1 October 2020 following Msimang’s retirement.
Mbambo said one of his main priorities is improving the SAAF’s combat readiness, which is the “core business” that defines the Air Force. “Government wants us to be where we need to be and we need to ensure we are combat ready, for all emergencies such as Mozambique or in this country.” He added, “no doubt there are many storms around us but as eagles we cannot afford to cow down to them.”
“I can confess that there is a sea of challenges confronting the Air Force. However, I can equally attest that there is an abundance of opportunities awaiting us to fully exploit to our advantage. To every SAAF member I challenge you to approach me with two things: a challenge and a proposed solution,” Mbambo said.
The shrinking defence budget is a very difficult situation, and “my concern is we need to look at how we are managing scarce resources.” It is important to relook at how the SAAF manages the little it has and focus on enhancing the capacity of its own people. “Unless we grow our own timber – we have a little chance of survival in the highly competitive environment of scarce resources.”
When asked about the situation at Denel, Mbambo said the SAAF needs to build up its internal capacity so it is not dependent on others. “As the Air Force we shall enhance and deepen our members’ skills and knowledge in order to save costs and narrow our footprint to external dependency.”
The new Chief told guests that he wants the SAAF to be a technology smart air force, and embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is blurring the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres. “We shall continue to enhance our combat hardware because we know that the enemy can be taken out of the game much simpler and faster through innovative employment of military technology.”
During his speech, Mbambo called for the adoption of new technologies and forging partnerships with other air forces, industry partners and institutions to grow and overcome obstacles. “To the air force leadership and all air force members: let’s get down to business. We have no time to waste!”
In his address, Msimang told Mbambo to face challenges and controversy head on as it is the ultimate measure of success. “My brother, my CAF, I implore you to uphold the virtues and values that were inculcated in us as soldiers in the battlefield of Angola, in the aviation academy in Russia, in the camps in Tanzania and back home.”
Command is a privilege and an honour, Msimang said. “Part of that honour for me today is knowing I am handing this command over to another leader, comrade and a brother. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working very closely with General Mbambo in the past in Angola, Russia, Tanzania and in the RSA during integration and in the SANDF. He is a visionary leader, with foresight and integrity and a God fearing man, and I believe that he is the perfect fit here.”
Msimang thanked Commander-In-Chief, President Cyril Ramaphosa, for having entrusted him with the South African Air Force to the end of his career. “I leave behind an agile enough SAAF that physically and intellectually moved seamlessly between its traditional mandated tasks and functions and the demanding new environments of climate change, firefighting, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as peace support operations to mention but a few.”
Regarding transformation, Msimang said it was unfortunate that “most of our planning regarding the movement of personnel into strategic posts at a crucial time of transformation were undermined and in turn, undermined maximum organizational performance.”
Another negative for the former Chief is the situation at Denel. He said it “it pained me tremendously when I received the Denel letter in the social media regarding an 80% salary cut for the month of May. Such never occurred on my watch, as I had become an expert in keeping financially bereft institutions afloat and let them succeed and grow, ourselves included. My team and I had laid out a plan year-in-year-out to ensure that Denel aviation stands. It is evident that the Defence industry is slowly incapacitated to the point of complete dismantlement. This cannot be. The revival of the defence industry will contribute to the prosperity of the country. If we continue to fail to revive the defence industry, we shall soon be rendered defenceless.”
Since leaving office, Msimang said he has spent the past few months looking at ways to support the South African defence industry. “The existence of the SAAF is inextricably linked to a strong and vibrant defence and aviation industry… It is clear that innovative approaches have to be exercised to ensure the survival and integrity of our defence industry. It is common knowledge that the revival of the defence industry will contribute to the prosperity of our economy.”
In concluding, Msimang told paradegoers that, “I would like to assure you, compatriots, of the readiness and commitment of the South African Air Force in national security, defence of the country, supporting our own security forces or undertaking operations in support of our people. The SAAF continues to focus on its force preparation and capacity building endeavours. We have done well despite the unfavourable economic climate we find ourselves in.”
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Making sure the South African Air Force (SAAF) is combat ready is the main priority for new Chief, Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo.
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Is there hope for the future of Uganda Airlines?
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President Yoweri Museveni recently flew one of Uganda Airlines’ four CRJ 900s. What future does it have following the reported management turbulence?
COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Less than two years ago, Uganda celebrated the return to skies of the latest reincarnation of its National Airline. During a media briefing, the Airline’s top brass took turns at the podium. Ephraim Bagyenda, the CEO, Jennifer Bamuturaki, the commercial director and Cornwell Muleya, the startup Airline’s technical advisor all had glowing remarks about the airline and its prospects for the future.
What the watching public could not have guessed is that these aforementioned three would go on to play leading roles in a Uganda Airlines’ ‘trilogy’. To borrow a famous quote from the critically acclaimed epic, ‘In the game of thrones, you either win or you die’.
The airline could not have had a better start, announcing route after route in an ambitious network expansion campaign and with an eye on regional dominance. With four brand new CRJ 900 aircraft, Uganda Airlines had the perfect tool for regional operations. A regional jet, with just about the right size and flexibility to balance capacity and demand across the network. After all, no Airline ever went out of business for having an aircraft too small. Large wide body aircraft along with blue ribbon intercontinental routes have very often been the poisoned chalice that has eaten away on business sense in African aviation.
Less than two years later, three CEOs, a global pandemic, a corruption scandal, a managerial wipeout and two brand new Airbus A330s on ground for 6 months, what went wrong and is there hope for the future of the national airline?
Uganda’s two planes are grounded as the aviation industry recovers. PHOTO BY AIRBUS MEDIA
Covid-19 Pandemic
The impact of Covid-19 on global aviation has been well documented, however Pieter Elbers, CEO of KLM put it into context when he described the past year as the worst in the 100 year old company’s history.
African Airlines who already have a less than desirable financial record have not been spared. Air Namibia collapsed after 75 years, Malawi Airlines was facing liquidation in the early part of 2021, Air Mauritius had to enter administration and subsequently faced a restructuring, Air Tanzania, Air Zimbabwe and Kenya Airways have had to receive substantial bailouts from their respective governments in order to stay afloat. The crisis and consequent need for financial aid seemed to be the perfect opportunity to paper over the cracks of poorly run entities.
The auditor general’s report on performance of state owned entities revealed Uganda Airlines to be the worst performing with a staggering debt of Sh102 billion accumulated in the 2019/20 financial year.
With a about half of the year spent kick-starting operations and establishing itself in the regional market, and the other half consumed by an unprecedented air transport crisis as a result of the corona virus, the airline could be forgiven for realising only about 10% of projected revenue. However, during this same period, the Airline’s expenditure sky-rocketed, going way above budget and leaving more questions than answers.
But one state owned airline did not back this trend. Ethiopian Airlines did not just weather the storm, it managed to turn a profit and cemented its position as a shining example and benchmark for success in Africa. How did they do it and what lessons can we learn?
The flag carrier displayed remarkable resilience and agility throughout the crisis, converting a large number of its passenger aircraft to enable transport of cargo. Aircraft manufacture Airbus presented the Airline with an award for its unique response to the crisis
Hadi Akoum, Airbus Vice President, Sales for Africa said during the award presentation, “This is to express the admiration of Airbus executive management and Airbus employees for the unbelievable achievement of Ethiopian Airlines in this unprecedented epidemic. While other airlines were just trying to figure out what to do, Ethiopia Airlines was aggressively pressing ahead finding solutions, creating solutions, converting their passenger aircraft to freighters.”
He added that, “Ethiopian Airlines is the first one to do it on Airbus A350 and continues to fly and create even new business. This is something unique all over the world. Today, Ethiopian Airlines is able to maintain the operation of all fleet where others are at 10 percent of their capability, and many airlines have just simply gone bankrupt and people have lost their jobs. This has been done because of visionary leadership of Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam. Ethiopian Airlines today is showing an example to the whole world in resilience and visionary thinking of leadership”
Corporate governance
Corporate governance is essential to the separation of management and ownership in the modern corporation. Accountability in the use of power, authority and ownership and aligning the interests of individuals, corporations and society is critical to the success of a state owned entity such as a national airline.
Minister of Works Gen Katumba Wamala moved in to announce a new team, as the old was forcefully sent on leave
Lack of Leadership stability is a challenge facing African aviation with the direct consequence being that long-term thinking and strategy is severely hampered. Embattled flag carrier, South African Airways is currently being led by its 13th CEO in 12 years and emerging from 18 months of business rescue, a form of bankruptcy protection.
Uganda Airlines is currently starting a 3rd CEO tenure in under 2 years and in the midst of a leadership crisis. While corporate governance failures are an all too familiar story in Africa, a culture of successive appointments at the top including acting and interim executives can only damage stake holder confidence and the image of the Airline as it points to a high degree of instability and political interference.
Political interference rears ugly head
The national airline is a strategic asset that’s woven into the fabric of the economy with long term thinking and broader economic benefits in mind. However, interventions such as the one currently happening at the airline only serve to diminish the legitimacy of government ownership knowing that corruption is a culture in the public sector and corporate governance a big challenge for state owned entities.
There is no CEO in the world who will steer the airline to success as long as a high degree of political interference drives key appointments and higher authorities cannot keep their hands off of day to day operations and let professionals do their work. Good governance principles can only be successful when those placed in positions of authority are left to manage and the same CEOs lead with principle and strict values because their careers and reputations are equally at stake.
While stamping down on corruption is commendable, Uganda Airlines will need to completely overhaul itself and enhance the accountability and performance of those entrusted to manage it.
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The writer, Derek Nseko is an aviation expert, a qualified commercial pilot and managing director at iFly Global. He is the founder of Airspace Africa an online publication dedicated to African aviation.
derek@airspace-africa.com twitter: @av8r_derek
Is there hope for the future of Uganda Airlines?
Three CEOs, a global pandemic, a corruption scandal, a managerial wipeout and two brand new Airbus A330s on ground for 6 months – what went wrong? COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Less than two years ago, Uganda celebrated the return to skies of the latest reincarnation of its National Airline...
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Unaona Ethiopia, Uganda, Sudan, Eritrea, Egypt, nk... Hapo???? 😂Combat readiness the main priority for new SAAF Chief Mbambo
Written by Guy Martin -
7th Jun 2021
834
Generals Wiseman Mbambo and Fabian Msimang at a change of command parade on 4 June.
Making sure the South African Air Force (SAAF) is combat ready is the main priority for new Chief, Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo.
He made comments to this effect during a parade at Air Force Base Swartkop on Friday, which saw Mbambo accept command from retired Chief, Lieutenant General Fabian Msimang. Mbambo commenced his duties on 1 May, taking over from Major General Mzayifani Innocent Buthelezi, who was Acting Chief from 1 October 2020 following Msimang’s retirement.
Mbambo said one of his main priorities is improving the SAAF’s combat readiness, which is the “core business” that defines the Air Force. “Government wants us to be where we need to be and we need to ensure we are combat ready, for all emergencies such as Mozambique or in this country.” He added, “no doubt there are many storms around us but as eagles we cannot afford to cow down to them.”
“I can confess that there is a sea of challenges confronting the Air Force. However, I can equally attest that there is an abundance of opportunities awaiting us to fully exploit to our advantage. To every SAAF member I challenge you to approach me with two things: a challenge and a proposed solution,” Mbambo said.
The shrinking defence budget is a very difficult situation, and “my concern is we need to look at how we are managing scarce resources.” It is important to relook at how the SAAF manages the little it has and focus on enhancing the capacity of its own people. “Unless we grow our own timber – we have a little chance of survival in the highly competitive environment of scarce resources.”
When asked about the situation at Denel, Mbambo said the SAAF needs to build up its internal capacity so it is not dependent on others. “As the Air Force we shall enhance and deepen our members’ skills and knowledge in order to save costs and narrow our footprint to external dependency.”
The new Chief told guests that he wants the SAAF to be a technology smart air force, and embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is blurring the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres. “We shall continue to enhance our combat hardware because we know that the enemy can be taken out of the game much simpler and faster through innovative employment of military technology.”
During his speech, Mbambo called for the adoption of new technologies and forging partnerships with other air forces, industry partners and institutions to grow and overcome obstacles. “To the air force leadership and all air force members: let’s get down to business. We have no time to waste!”
In his address, Msimang told Mbambo to face challenges and controversy head on as it is the ultimate measure of success. “My brother, my CAF, I implore you to uphold the virtues and values that were inculcated in us as soldiers in the battlefield of Angola, in the aviation academy in Russia, in the camps in Tanzania and back home.”
Command is a privilege and an honour, Msimang said. “Part of that honour for me today is knowing I am handing this command over to another leader, comrade and a brother. I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working very closely with General Mbambo in the past in Angola, Russia, Tanzania and in the RSA during integration and in the SANDF. He is a visionary leader, with foresight and integrity and a God fearing man, and I believe that he is the perfect fit here.”
Msimang thanked Commander-In-Chief, President Cyril Ramaphosa, for having entrusted him with the South African Air Force to the end of his career. “I leave behind an agile enough SAAF that physically and intellectually moved seamlessly between its traditional mandated tasks and functions and the demanding new environments of climate change, firefighting, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as peace support operations to mention but a few.”
Regarding transformation, Msimang said it was unfortunate that “most of our planning regarding the movement of personnel into strategic posts at a crucial time of transformation were undermined and in turn, undermined maximum organizational performance.”
Another negative for the former Chief is the situation at Denel. He said it “it pained me tremendously when I received the Denel letter in the social media regarding an 80% salary cut for the month of May. Such never occurred on my watch, as I had become an expert in keeping financially bereft institutions afloat and let them succeed and grow, ourselves included. My team and I had laid out a plan year-in-year-out to ensure that Denel aviation stands. It is evident that the Defence industry is slowly incapacitated to the point of complete dismantlement. This cannot be. The revival of the defence industry will contribute to the prosperity of the country. If we continue to fail to revive the defence industry, we shall soon be rendered defenceless.”
Since leaving office, Msimang said he has spent the past few months looking at ways to support the South African defence industry. “The existence of the SAAF is inextricably linked to a strong and vibrant defence and aviation industry… It is clear that innovative approaches have to be exercised to ensure the survival and integrity of our defence industry. It is common knowledge that the revival of the defence industry will contribute to the prosperity of our economy.”
In concluding, Msimang told paradegoers that, “I would like to assure you, compatriots, of the readiness and commitment of the South African Air Force in national security, defence of the country, supporting our own security forces or undertaking operations in support of our people. The SAAF continues to focus on its force preparation and capacity building endeavours. We have done well despite the unfavourable economic climate we find ourselves in.”
Combat readiness the main priority for new SAAF Chief Mbambo - defenceWeb
Making sure the South African Air Force (SAAF) is combat ready is the main priority for new Chief, Lieutenant General Wiseman Mbambo.
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