Malaysia clears Air Zim aircraft
www.herald.co.zw September 11, 2019
A Malaysian firm has cleared the release of two aircraft acquired by Air Zimbabwe, with delivery of the first one expected soon, Minister Joel Biggie Matiza has revealed.
www.herald.co.zw September 11, 2019
A Malaysian firm has cleared the release of two aircraft acquired by Air Zimbabwe, with delivery of the first one expected soon, Minister Joel Biggie Matiza has revealed.
www.sundaymail.co.zw May 05, 2019
The delivery of the Embraer ERJ-145 last week, with two more Embraers and two Boeing 777-200ERs set to join the fleet this year, marks a major milestone in the revival of Air Zimbabwe, and crucially, it demonstrates the new administration’s desire to resuscitate critical State-Owned Enterprises.
www.sundaymail.co.zw February 10, 2019
Ethiopian Airlines has offered Air Zimbabwe a life-saving partnership deal that will see them bring planes, train pilots and also help the national airliner become an aircraft maintenance hub in Sadc. The Ethiopians were also ready to assist in establishing an aircraft maintenance hub in Harare.
www.herald.co.zw February 06, 2019
The revival of national flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe (Airzim), is on the cards as Government has resolved to proceed with the acquisition of four Boeing 777 aircraft from Malaysia valued at $70 million.
www.iol.co.za October 08, 2018
Zimbabwe has appointed an independent administrator to run its loss-making national airline to try and revive its fortunes, according to an official notice. Air Zim has been struggling with a $300 million debt (R 4,474 bn), including to foreign creditors. Only three of its planes are operational, with another three grounded, which has forced it to abandon international routes.
www.sundaymail.co.zw April 08, 2018
Air Zimbabwe is battling a serious shortage of aircraft amid indications that it only has two serviceable aeroplanes, resulting in crippling flight cancellations that have dented the company’s integrity among travellers.
www.newsday.co.zw March 08, 2018
Air Zimbabwe is set to be restructured amid concerns that the national carrier was bleeding State coffers through loans and subsidies, with no hope of resuscitation, Transport and Infrastructural Development minister, Jorum Gumbo has said.