KILIMANJARO, June 6 -- THE tourism sector in the country got a big boost after the plane belonging to the Belgium Airlines, the flag carrier and largest airline of Belgium made its first land in Tanzania. The inaugural Belgium Airline flight arrived at the Hai district-based Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) in Kilimanjaro Region, on the night of June 3, 2026, with 248 tourists onboard.

The plane landed and raised a lot of excitement among those who attended the reception while the plane was given the honour of a Water Salute. The Water Salute is a high ceremonial honour in the aviation industry used to celebrate a flight milestone. It is a symbolic Blessing meant to welcome a new flight service in the area of its maiden flight.

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