Assurance of Continued Air Connectivity and Movement

Following the European Union Public announcement of 3rd June 2025 regarding the inclusion of some Tanzanian-registered airlines on the European Union (EU) Air Safety List, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) is pleased to inform you of the necessary measures that have been taken to ensure seamless movement and constant connectivity to and from all destinations in the United Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania).

As was clearly stated in our previous communication to Air Operators, issued on 5th June 2025, the EU decision does not affect airlines that are registered outside of Tanzania and hence are not regulated by the TCAA.

We therefore urge the travelling public not to cancel their travel booking arrangements to Tanzania following the announcement on the EU ban.

To safeguard tourism, business continuity, and international mobility, the following facilitative measures have been undertaken:

Extended Traffic Rights to International Airlines

TCAA has granted additional rights, for the period of six months, to Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways to support and facilitate local and regional connections to major Tanzanian destinations.

Flexibility for Local Operators

Local Tanzanian operators have been granted regulatory clearance to partner with internationally registered operators through Codeshare or Block Permit arrangements. This will allow continued operation within destinations in Tanzania, without disruption.

Stakeholder Engagement Ongoing

TCAA is in active consultation with local operators, tourism stakeholders, and development partners to ensure a coordinated approach and minimize any potential inconvenience.

Continued Engagement with the EU

The Government of Tanzania, through TCAA and the Ministry of Transport, is actively engaging with the European Union to fully address the issues identified. These efforts aim to ensure that, once resolved, Tanzania will be removed from the EU Air Safety List in due course.

We take this opportunity to reaffirm that Tanzania remains open and accessible, and the aviation sector continues to function under international safety and regulatory standards. These temporary arrangements are designed to preserve business continuity, investor confidence, and service reliability during this period.

For further updates or clarifications, please contact TCAA through:

Email: tcaa@tcaa.go.tz | www.tcaa.go.tz

Issued by:

Director General, Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA)