THE Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA)
yesterday signed a contract with M/s Peja East Africa of Netherlands for
the supply and installation of Instrumental Landing System (ILS) for
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA).
Speaking during the contract signing ceremony, the Director General of TCAA, Mr Hamza Johari, said the 4.6bn/- project will be completed in 12 months, adding that the ISL lifespan was estimated to be 10 years.
“The project is 100 per cent financed by the government through the TCAA which is also a Union institution for civil aviation oversight,” he said.
He further noted that the ISL project will increase efficiency in provision of Air Navigation services as well as enhance safety by enabling precise landing at AAKIA, which is the second busiest Airport in the country.
ISL is a precision runway approach aid based on two radio beams which together provide pilots with both vertical and horizontal guidance during an approach to land. “Once completed, the system will enable pilots land at AAKIA in conditions of limited or reduced visibility,” he said.
He added that the installation and expansion of the Isles major airport was necessitated by increased traffic and the dire need to improve service provisions at AAKIA.
According to the TCAA boss, air navigation services are currently provided at 14 stations, including Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Tanga, Arusha, Mwanza, Tabora, Kigoma, Dodoma, Iringa, Songwe, Songea, Mtwara, Zanzibar and Pemba.
The Principal Secretary in the Zanzibar Ministry of Infrastructure, Communication and Transport, Mr Mustafa Jumbe thanked the Union government for approving the project which is part of the government initiatives aimed at improving the Isles air transport infrastructures.
“Upon completion of this project, the Abeid Amani Karume Airport will be truly international,” he said, naming other projects as improving and extension of AAKIA runaway, ongoing construction of terminal three and impending construction of another apron.
On her side, the Zanzibar Minister for Infrastructure, Communication and Transport, Dr Sira Ubwa Mamboya implored the constructor and supervisors of the project to ensure it is implemented according to terms of the contract.
“It is a very crucial project, which we believe once completed, will attract more passengers and investors coming to our country,” said Ms Mamboya.
Speaking during the occasion, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication (Union), Dr Leonard Chamuriho said the Union government was keen on improving the Zanzibar aviation sector given its importance on the country’s economy.
On his part, Mr Rinze Leeverink, Peja Executive Director, said his firm was committed to executing the project to the satisfaction of the client.
Speaking during the contract signing ceremony, the Director General of TCAA, Mr Hamza Johari, said the 4.6bn/- project will be completed in 12 months, adding that the ISL lifespan was estimated to be 10 years.
“The project is 100 per cent financed by the government through the TCAA which is also a Union institution for civil aviation oversight,” he said.
He further noted that the ISL project will increase efficiency in provision of Air Navigation services as well as enhance safety by enabling precise landing at AAKIA, which is the second busiest Airport in the country.
ISL is a precision runway approach aid based on two radio beams which together provide pilots with both vertical and horizontal guidance during an approach to land. “Once completed, the system will enable pilots land at AAKIA in conditions of limited or reduced visibility,” he said.
He added that the installation and expansion of the Isles major airport was necessitated by increased traffic and the dire need to improve service provisions at AAKIA.
According to the TCAA boss, air navigation services are currently provided at 14 stations, including Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Tanga, Arusha, Mwanza, Tabora, Kigoma, Dodoma, Iringa, Songwe, Songea, Mtwara, Zanzibar and Pemba.
The Principal Secretary in the Zanzibar Ministry of Infrastructure, Communication and Transport, Mr Mustafa Jumbe thanked the Union government for approving the project which is part of the government initiatives aimed at improving the Isles air transport infrastructures.
“Upon completion of this project, the Abeid Amani Karume Airport will be truly international,” he said, naming other projects as improving and extension of AAKIA runaway, ongoing construction of terminal three and impending construction of another apron.
On her side, the Zanzibar Minister for Infrastructure, Communication and Transport, Dr Sira Ubwa Mamboya implored the constructor and supervisors of the project to ensure it is implemented according to terms of the contract.
“It is a very crucial project, which we believe once completed, will attract more passengers and investors coming to our country,” said Ms Mamboya.
Speaking during the occasion, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communication (Union), Dr Leonard Chamuriho said the Union government was keen on improving the Zanzibar aviation sector given its importance on the country’s economy.
On his part, Mr Rinze Leeverink, Peja Executive Director, said his firm was committed to executing the project to the satisfaction of the client.
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