Air Botswana adds three jets to growing fleet

Announcing the development on Wednesday, Air Botswana, Chief Executive Officer, Lulu Rasebotsa, highlighted that the expansion is part of a broader strategy to turn the national carrier around. “We have identified three aircraft, all fully paid for and we are on the market for the fourth one,” she said.

“They are all Embraer Jets. For now ATR’s will remain part of the fleet as the intention of re-fleeting is to minimise delays.” Rasebotsa said the addition of the new jests is expected to create more job opportunities, including positions for cabin crew, pilots and other airline staff. She said the development not only boosts the airline’s capacity but also promises enhanced service delivery for customers. Currently, Air Botswana’s fleet consists of an Embraer jet and three ATR’s servicing routes from Gaborone to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kasane, Maun and Francistown.