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Air Botswana Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lulu Ratsebotsa promised this was just the start. All along, Air Botswana has been surviving with just three in-house aircraft: one E170 and two ATR72-600s. The re-fleeting process costs the government P600 million as the national airliner takes the first serious steps towards eventual privatization.
Air Botswana unveiled the first of its four new aircraft. Christened ‘Kalahari’, the exciting Embraer E175 arrival has a capacity for 88 passengers and is expected to be used primarily for the Gaborone-Maun and Maun-Johannesburg routes.
According to information online, the plane is especially popular with regional airlines in the United States and is produced by the same manufacturer that makes the E170. The aircraft is known for its unique angled wingtips.
Air Botswana Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lulu Ratsebotsa promised this was just the start. All along, Air Botswana has been surviving with just three in-house aircraft: one E170 and two ATR72-600s. The re-fleeting process costs government P600 million as the national airliner takes the first serious steps towards eventual privatization.
Attending the ceremony, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said the new addition signifies the airline’s growth and government’s commitment to economic development by improving the aviation and transport sectors.
Although domestic visitor spending was slightly lower at P8.08 billion in 2023, it is also expected to increase, reaching P11.3 billion by 2034.
The President further highlighted that Botswana is renowned for its authentic and exciting wilderness, offering unparalleled nature, heritage, and local lifestyle experiences in a safe and easily accessible environment.
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