Precision Air Services Plc, has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), reaffirming the airline’s compliance with the highest aviation safety and operational standards required to conduct commercial air transport operations in Tanzania and Beyond
The renewal follows TCAA’s comprehensive five-phase recertification process, to all air operator registered in Tanzania. The process comprising the Pre-Application, Formal Application, Document Evaluation, Demonstration and Inspection, and Certification phases. Throughout the process, Precision Air successfully demonstrated highest level of compliance with all applicable aviation safety, operational, maintenance, and regulatory requirements. The successful completion of the recertification process reaffirms the airline’s continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
“The Air Operator Certificate is a mandatory certification for all commercial airlines operating in Tanzania and confirms that an airline has the technical capability, qualified personnel, organisational structure, and operational systems necessary to conduct safe and reliable air transport services.”
Commenting on the achievement, Precision Air Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Patrick Mwanri, said the completion of re-certification process reflects the airline’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
“We are delighted to have successfully renewed our Air Operator Certificate following the intense recertification process. To us, this is more than a regulatory requirement, it is another independent validation of the quality, safety, and integrity of our operations.
Safety has always been, and will continue to be, our highest priority. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to protecting our passengers, employees, partners, and the communities we serve. We would like to assure our customers and the general public that Precision Air remains fully committed to operating safely, reliably, and in strict compliance with both national and international aviation standards. Nothing will compromise our commitment to safety.”
Mr. Mwanri also commended the dedication and professionalism of the airline’s employees, whose collective efforts and continuous improvement of our process have ensured the successful completion of the rigorous certification process.
The successful renewal further strengthens Precision Air’s position as Tanzania’s leading private airline and reflects its continued investment in regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer confidence. The airline remains committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality air transport services while supporting the growth of Tanzania’s aviation
About Precision Air Services Plc
Precision Air Services Plc is Tanzania’s leading private airline, providing scheduled passenger and charter services across an extensive domestic network and selected regional destinations. With safety at the heart of its operations, Precision Air flies operates from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Mwanza, Kahama, Mtwara, Zanzibar, and Nairobi.
