Africa-Press – Tanzania. Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has launched an online system, for issuance of aircraft permits for the foreign registered airplanes, that cuts down dwell time from two days to just two hours.
TCAA Director General Hamza Johari said yesterday that the system was efficient in collecting revenues from the aircrafts using the country’s airspace
“Electronic system for issuance aircrafts permits will trim down time for processing from 48 hours to the maximum of two hours. It will be easy to predict and monitor revenues through foreign aircrafts landing or crossing Tanzania’s air space,” Mr Johari noted.
The electronic system would also act as a simplified platform for interactions with customers and TCAA, where it provides timely information regarding to permit issuance and amount to be charged and means of payment.
A customer may also opt to print or keep the permit in soft copy, a way of promoting green economy. He said that the locally sourced systems would also reduce tediousness, as it grants a user with a chance of ensuring that all necessary required documents are uploaded before it they can be submitted for next step.
“Important information like pilots and the licenses, given air craft registration must be filled in application forms, short of which, the application cannot be submitted and, and this gives applicants an opportunity to cross check their facts before going for next step,” TCAA chief said.
According to him, foreign registered aircrafts, which are beneficiaries of the improved online system, include those crossing over Tanzania’s air space to other different destinations, and those landing in the country’s airports for commercial, charter, passengers or private purposes.
