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Mugabe Malaysia trip details - Hunting for new planes
20 Oct 2016 at 07:17hrs | Views
Transport, Communication and Infrastructure Development minister Joram Gumbo has revealed that he accompanied President Robert Mugabe to Malaysia to hunt for new planes.
Air Zimbabwe is keen on leasing Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes from a Malaysian airlines.
"After the discussions that we are having with technical partners, we will have long haul planes" he said.
"It does not help us to receive planes and keep them at the Harare International Airport without routes. I am trying to scout for routes for Air Zimbabwe.
"That is why I went to Malaysia. I went to see Air Malaysia to see how they operate".
According to Financial Gazette, Air Zimbabwe aged fleet comprises two Boeing 767s, three 737s, three MA60s and two Airbus A320s.
Out of these planes, only four are flying - one airbus, one Boeing 767, one 737 and an MA60.
Air Zimbabwe is keen on leasing Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes from a Malaysian airlines.
"After the discussions that we are having with technical partners, we will have long haul planes" he said.
"It does not help us to receive planes and keep them at the Harare International Airport without routes. I am trying to scout for routes for Air Zimbabwe.
"That is why I went to Malaysia. I went to see Air Malaysia to see how they operate".
According to Financial Gazette, Air Zimbabwe aged fleet comprises two Boeing 767s, three 737s, three MA60s and two Airbus A320s.
Out of these planes, only four are flying - one airbus, one Boeing 767, one 737 and an MA60.
Source - Byo24News
