Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has intensified efforts to enhance air safety and efficiency by embracing modern technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This is part of its broader strategy to keep pace with global advancements in aviation management.
The commitment was reiterated on January 23, 2026, in Dar es Salaam by the TCAA Director General, Mr Salim Msangi, while officiating at the opening of the 45th Annual General Meeting of the Tanzania Air Traffic Controllers Association (TATCA).
Mr Msangi said the authority would continue to allocate funds annually for the training of aviation professionals to ensure they remain aligned with rapid technological changes, particularly the adoption of AI, while sustaining high safety standards in the country’s airspace.
“TCAA will persist in setting aside budgetary resources every year for the training of aviation experts so that they are able to adapt to technological developments, including the use of Artificial Intelligence, and continue to uphold the highest levels of safety,” he said.
He added that the authority has already successfully installed modern communication systems at TCAA centres located at 15 airports across the country.
According to him, the upgrade is expected to significantly improve communication efficiency between pilots and air traffic controllers, thereby strengthening overall operational safety.
Mr Msangi noted that Tanzania’s airspace has remained safe and reliable, a factor that has contributed to an increase in the number of aircraft transiting through the country.
He attributed this growth to the presence of robust communication and navigation systems, as well as continued investment in modern aviation infrastructure.
In recognition of professional excellence, the TCAA Director General also presented special awards to two retired air traffic controllers, acknowledging their outstanding contribution to the enhancement of aviation safety and the development of the air traffic control profession in Tanzania.
On his part, the President of TATCA, Mr Merkiory Ndaboya, described the association’s 45th annual meeting as a crucial platform for aviation professionals to deliberate on challenges facing the sector and to jointly develop strategies aimed at improving efficiency and performance.
Mr Ndaboya commended TCAA for the steps it has taken to modernise aviation systems, saying the association would continue to work closely with the authority to further improve air safety and service delivery in the country.
The 45th TATCA Annual General Meeting is being held under the theme Employment and Training for Sustainable Airspace Management and has brought together aviation experts from within and outside Tanzania to exchange experiences and discuss the future of airspace management.
