Fastjet plans fleet expansion

fastjet plans to increase its fleet this year as it seeks to expand its operations and add further routes to its network. With fastjet’s current fleet of three aircraft almost fully utilised, additional aircraft will be required to support the planned expansion of fastjet Tanzania and to facilitate the start-up of planned new fastjet operations in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. The airline has signed a letter of intent with ICBC International Leasing Company Limited in respect of the leasing of one A319-131 aircraft. This aircraft is the first of a number that fastjet is planning to add to its fleet