DAR ES SALAAM, July 9 -- TANZANIA is accelerating investment in aviation infrastructure and services as it seeks to position itself as a regional air transport hub, linking trade, tourism and investment across Africa and beyond.

Deputy Minister for Transport, Mr David Kihenzile said the government is expanding airport infrastructure, strengthening the national carrier and developing aviation skills to support growth in the sector.

Speaking during a tour of transport institutions pavilions at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), Kihenzile said passenger traffic has increased significantly, rising from about three million travellers in 2020 to nearly 6.8 million currently.

He said air cargo volumes have also grown as i...