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Air Botswana has
earned an international reputation for
reliability and quality of service.
The airline operates and
maintains a modern fleet of three ATR42-500
advanced turbopropeller aircraft. These
high-performance aircraft carry 46 passengers in
jet-like standards of comfort. In addition to
the ATRs, Air Botswana owns one BAe 146
jet, which carries 78 passengers, as part of its
fleet.
In addition to its
responsibilities as the domestic carrier, it
operates regional services (Johannesburg,
Harare, Victoria Falls) in full support of
national development and the important tourism
industry. The timetable is particularly
attentive to the needs of the business and
tourist passengers.
The airline contributes
fully to the development of the tourism sector
through its active membership of the Hotel and
Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB) and its
participation at major international travel
shows. Important routes in support of the
tourism industry are Air Botswana's direct
service between Johannesburg and Maun, gateway
to the great Okavango Delta, and between
Johannesburg and Kasane on the Chobe
River.
Air Botswana is an active
member of the African Airlines Association
(AFRAA) and is a regular participant at meetings
of the International Air Transport Association
(IATA), the governing body of world aviation,
and other international industry forums.
On the ground, the
airline's reputation for excellence extends to
the modern engineering hangar at Sir Seretse
Khama Airport where Air Botswana technical staff
carry out full maintenance not only on the home
fleet but also on the aircraft of other African
carriers. This capability attracts contract work
from ATR operators in Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and
Tanzania, contributing significantly to revenue.
Air Botswana is firmly
committed to citizen development within the
airline family, with a comprehensive programme
of ongoing staff training.
As the national carrier,
the airline associates itself fully with the
society in which it operates and is supportive
of a wide range of community
endeavor.
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