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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>National carrier gets new jets to revitalize its wingspan<\/b>
\nIn a bold strategic move, national pride Air Botswana has inked a deal for four sleek Embraer jets, signaling a dynamic shift in its flight plan aimed at soaring to new heights and fostering expansive growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a game-changer for us,\u201d exclaimed Air Botswana\u2019s General Manager, Lulu Rasebotsa, in a recent media briefing. \u201cWe have been working around the clock since December 2023 and we have identified three aircraft, which are fully paid for, and we are on the market for the fourth jet. ATR will remain part of the fleet, but we are re-fleeting to minimise on those delays and this will avail opportunities for employment,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The acquisition of these four Embraer jets joins the airline\u2019s existing lineup of two ATR72-600 turbo propeller aircraft and an Embraer E-170 Jet, injecting a fresh breeze into Air Botswana\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n

Long plagued by aging aircraft, flight delays, and cancellations, this fleet makeover aims to breathe new life into the airline, promising improved services and happier customers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not just upgrading our planes; we\u2019re upgrading the entire Air Botswana experience,\u201d Rasebotsa declared with a confident smile.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just about shiny new jets; it\u2019s about spreading their wings wider.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re eyeing new routes,\u201d Rasebotsa continued. \u201cAround new routes we are waiting for approval, Gaborone-Namibia and Gaborone- Durban we are very advanced. However, we are still exploring Maun-Nelspruit and regaining Cape Town -Kasane and Cape Town -Maun because we are instrumental in driving tourism in diversifying local economy. As the national carrier we seek to provide world-class services to domestic travellers and visitors who come in increasing numbers to do business in Botswana as tourists to experience the outstanding natural attractions in Botswana,\u201d added Rasebotsa.<\/p>\n

Yet, amidst these ambitions, challenges persist. Oduetse Leshogo, Air Botswana\u2019s Head of Flights, shed light on the hurdles they face.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got three birds in our fleet, and while they\u2019re magnificent machines, they\u2019re not immune to glitches,\u201d Leshogo explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne hiccup and a third of our flights feel the ripple effect. Add to that the post-Covid supply chain woes, and you\u2019ve got a recipe for headaches.\u201d<\/p>\n

Indeed, Air Botswana has been no stranger to financial turbulence, frequently relying on government lifelines to stay afloat.<\/p>\n

Minister of Transport and Public Works, Eric Molale, recently announced a hefty sum of P121 million earmarked for the airline\u2019s coffers in the upcoming fiscal year.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a lifeline that echoes the P166 million injection Air Botswana received just last year.<\/p>\n

But with these new jets and a renewed sense of purpose, Air Botswana says it is ready to defy gravity and chart a course towards prosperity.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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