Fly-SAX, a Kenyan safari and private charter airline, is awaiting regulatory approval to launch SAX-Tanzania, a new airline flying out of Tanzania. The company has appointed Brown Francis, a veteran of the Tanzanian airline industry, to head up the operation as GM. It expects its maiden flight to take off in the second half of this year.
“We are launching a new airline to meet the ever-increasing demand for low-cost, efficient and safe air travel within Tanzania, for the country’s own citizens as well as international tourists visiting the country,” says Don Smith, CEO and founder of Fly-SAX and Fly540 Kenya. “I am delighted to be working again with Brown. Having previously headed up Fly540 and fastjet’s operations in Tanzania, he brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge to SAX-Tanzania. I look forward to him making it a great success.”
Francis adds: “We are very excited about this new start in Tanzania, which builds on the strength of our previous Fly540 operations in the country. Tanzania is home to three of Africa’s natural wonders and is rapidly becoming the holiday destination of choice for international visitors as well as domestic holidaymakers. We believe that we have the right model in place to grow this airline to best serve our passengers within Tanzania.”
