The government of Zanzibar plans to buy an aircraft while prioritising airport infrastructure improvements, according to Khalid Mohamed Salum, minister of transport of the semi-autonomous region in Tanzania.

Salum said the Zanzibar government was focusing on improving the infrastructure at Zanzibar and Pemba Wawi airports. According to the region’s five-year development plan, seen by ch-aviation, both airports face challenges due to increasing tourism, limited capacity, outdated facilities, and inadequate rescue services….

Source: ch aviation
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