(Posted 13th August 2026)
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 transport and tourism sectors.
