Flightlink, DTB unveils ATR 72 500 Aircraft

By Guardian Correspondent , The Guardian

Published at 12:49 PM Sep 07 2024

Photo: Courtesy of DTB

The CEO of Flightlink Limited Mr. Munawer Dhirani and DTB Tanzania CEO, Mr. Ravneet Chowdhury [center] during the unveiling ceremony of the 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft over the weekend. Other officials present at the function are Chief Operating Officer.

FLIGHTLINK Limited has unveiled a new 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft in its existing fleet. The purchase of this new Aircraft has been fully funded by Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania PLC [DTB-Tanzania].

The CEO of Flightlink Limited Munawer Dhirani and DTB Tanzania CEO, Ravneet Chowdhury [center] during the unveiling ceremony of the 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft over the weekend. Other officials present at the function are Chief Operating Officer, Jameel Kassam, Director of Maintenance, Juma Mfinanga, Quality Manager, John Gwaseko and Chief Pilot Peter Fiwa.

The CEO of Flightlink Limited Munawer Dhirani and DTB Tanzania CEO, Ravneet Chowdhury cuts the cake during the unveiling ceremony of the 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft over the weekend.

The CEO of Flightlink Limited Munawer Dhirani and DTB Tanzania CEO, Ravneet Chowdhury [centre] flanked by other officials of the flightlink Tanzania and the bank during the unveiling of the 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft over the weekend.

DTB Tanzania CEO, Ravneet Chowdhury, inspecting the cockpit of the 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft whose purchase was fully financed by Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania PLC.

FLIGHTLINK Limited has unveiled a new 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft in its existing fleet. The purchase of this new Aircraft has been fully funded by Diamond Trust Bank Tanzania PLC [DTB-Tanzania].

The new ATR 500 aircraft will operate between Dar es salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha and Mombasa.

Speaking to members of press during the unveiling ceremony of the new Aircraft, DTB CEO Ravneet Chowdhury said “We are proud finance Flighlink Limited in purchasing the 72-seater ATR 500 aircraft that will improve the firm’s ability to carry more passengers between Dar es salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha route - which is a predominantly tourists travel corridor.

He further noted that the growth of aviation is a key pillar in realization of Tanzania as a preferred tourist destination as echoed in the Royal Tour by her Excellency the President of the United Republic of Tanzania.

The CEO of Flightlink Limited Munawer Dhirani; passionately articulated the company’s vision to revolutionize travel in Tanzania. He emphasized the integration of air travel as a key component of the nation’s transportation framework, underscoring the company’s commitment to its mission.