Precision Air

What Precision Air does

Precision Air Services Limited PLC is a publicly listed Tanzanian regional airline headquartered in Dar es Salaam at Diamond Plaza, with operational roots traced to 1993 and operating under Air Operator Certificate authority over domestic Tanzania and select international routes in East Africa. The carrier operates a single-class scheduled network of turboprop aircraft across more than 10 destinations inside Tanzania (including Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Mwanza, Dodoma, Bukoba, Mbeya, Iringa, Serengeti, Mtwara) and three international geographies (Tanzania, Kenya, Comoros); in 2012 it became the first airline in the world to induct the ATR 42-600, and it currently runs an ATR-dominated fleet of nine aircraft (five ATR 72-500, three ATR 42-500, one ATR 42-600), with two additional airframes committed for July 2025. Distribution is delivered through a third-party booking engine (Crane.aero), Amadeus/Sabre GDS, airport counters, travel agencies, and an in-house contact centre; loyalty is operated through the PAA Royal four-tier program (Jade/Silver/Gold/Tanzanite) on a Kiusys platform.

Revenue is generated through scheduled passenger ticket sales (the dominant stream), private charter, growing cargo, ancillary excess-baggage fees (TZS 10,000/kg domestic, USD 6.00/kg regional), change/no-show/refund penalties, and the recurring PAA Royal subscription-style award mechanic. Fares are transaction-based and route-differentiated — economy one-way domestic fares range from TZS 130,000 (Zanzibar) to TZS 430,000 (Bukoba), while international fares run USD 140–365 (Nairobi, Serengeti, Comoros). Multi-currency checkout (USD, TZS, ZAR, EUR, AED, GBP, KES) and mobile-money rails (M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Tigo Pesa, CRDB) extend accessibility.

Ownership combines a 51% majority held by a local Tanzanian businessman with a 49% strategic minority held by Kenya Airways since 2003, plus a 16% post-IPO free float on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (ticker: PRECISION) listed 21 December 2011, distributing final stakes as 58% Tanzanian, 41% Kenya Airways, 1% other nationals. The airline operates IOSA certification (2006, first in Tanzania) and a Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority self-handling license (2009), and has won AFRAA Regional Airline of the Year (2011) and TASOTA Domestic Airline of the Year in consecutive years. Strategic distribution advantage flows from code-share agreements with 10+ international airlines and the Kenya Airways partnership.

Name

Precision Air

Legal name

Precision Air Services Limited PLC

Website

https://precisionairtz.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Precision Air is a publicly listed Tanzanian regional airline that operates a nine-aircraft ATR turboprop fleet on scheduled domestic routes across Tanzania and international services to Kenya and Comoros, serving tourists, business travellers, and charter customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Passenger Air Transportation

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111), Scheduled Air Transportation (4811), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Turboprop Regional Airlines (THABACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Island & Remote Region Regional Airlines (THABACAL)

Keywords

• Scheduled passenger flights
• Regional airline services
• Domestic air transport
• Cargo air services
• Frequent flyer program

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar Es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Core revenue from scheduled passenger flights across domestic Tanzania and international East African routes
2. Private Charter Services: Charter flight services for corporate and leisure travelers requiring customized routing
3. Cargo Air Services: Cargo transportation services growing at an impressive rate alongside passenger operations
4. Excess Baggage Charges: Fees for baggage exceeding free allowances: TZS 10,000 per kilo domestically, USD 6.00 per kilo regionally
5. Paa Royal Frequent Flyer Program: Points-based loyalty program with partner discounts and award ticket redemptions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Precision Air operates scheduled passenger air transportation services across more than 15 domestic Tanzanian destinations and regional East African routes (including Nairobi in Kenya and Comoros), serving both tourism and business travelers. The airline complements scheduled flights with private charter services, cargo air transportation, and the PAA Royal frequent flyer loyalty program. The fleet comprises ATR 72-500, ATR 42-500, and ATR 42-600 turboprop aircraft, and tickets are distributed via the airline's own website, airport counters, contact centre, travel agencies, and GDS platforms.

Product overview

Precision Air is a public-listed Tanzanian airline (founded 1991, headquartered in Dar es Salaam) operating a single unified service: scheduled passenger flights. The core product consists of domestic and regional flights across over 15 destinations in Tanzania and East Africa (including Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Nairobi, Comoros). Supporting services include Private Charter Services and Cargo Air Services for freight. The airline's digital product suite encompasses an Online Booking Platform, Online Check-in, and Flight Management tools. The PAA Royal Frequent Flyer Program (with Award Ticket Redemption, Tier Points System, and Partner Discounts modules) provides loyalty rewards. Ancillary passenger services include Excess Baggage, Special Assistance, Pregnancy Travel, Dangerous Goods Handling, and Rules & Refunds management. Precision Air operates a turboprop fleet of ATR 72-500 (70 seats), ATR 42-500 (48 seats), and ATR 42-600 (48 seats) aircraft, and has a GDS Policy governing travel agent distribution through Global Distribution Systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PAA Royal: Tanzania's pioneering frequent flyer program that rewards loyal passengers with points on all Precision Air flights and partner services. Members can accumulate and redeem points for award tickets and partner benefits. Tiers include Jade, Silver, Gold, and Tanzanite.

Products and services

• Scheduled Passenger Flights Primary scheduled passenger air service connecting 15+ destinations across Tanzania (Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Mwanza, Dodoma, Mbeya, Iringa, Bukoba, Kahama, Mtwara, Seronera) and East Africa (Nairobi, Comoros). Operated with ATR turboprop aircraft for short-haul domestic and regional routes.
• Private Charter Services On-demand private charter flights for individuals, groups, or corporate clients requiring customized routing, unscheduled timing, or access to destinations not served by Precision Air's scheduled timetable. Bookable through the Charter Request form on the airline's website.
• Cargo Air Services Air freight transportation service growing alongside scheduled passenger operations, handling cargo such as diving equipment, sporting goods, and human remains/ashes under the airline's Excess Baggage Policy.
• PAA Royal Frequent Flyer Program Tanzania's pioneering frequent flyer loyalty program allowing members to earn points on all Precision Air flights (domestic and international) and redeem for award tickets or partner benefits. Features four membership tiers — Jade, Silver, Gold, and Tanzanite — each with escalating benefits including bonus point accrual, priority services, and discounts at partner hotels and restaurants.

Quantifiable outcome

• IOSA certification achieved - 6th airline in Africa, 1st in Tanzania
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wellworth HospitalityminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2015PAA Royal partner offering up to 20% discount on Hotels, camps and Kunduchi Wet n Wild Waterpark. Part of Wellworth Hospitality's Luxury Collection Lodges and Resorts.
• Ten+ International AirlinescoreTechnology or IntegrationCode-share agreements with over ten reputable airlines worldwide providing extended network connectivity for passengers.
• Samaki Samaki (Karlito's Way Ltd)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPAA Royal partner offering up to 10% discount on food and beverages. Seafood restaurant chain with branches at Mlimani City mall and Masaki.
• Johari Rotana Dar es SalaamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPAA Royal partner offering up to 10% discount on accommodation, food and beverages. 5-star business hotel in Central Business District.
• Sea Cliff HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPAA Royal partner offering up to 20% discount on rooms. Located on cliff with Indian Ocean views.
• Holiday Inn Dar es SalaamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPAA Royal partner offering up to 20% discount on rooms. IHG hotel with 124 rooms near city centre and 20 minutes from airport.
• Tanzania Civil Aviation AuthoritycoreOthersTCAA granted Precision Air self-handling license in May 2009, enabling ground handling operations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PrecisionAirTz
• Facebookfacebook.com/precisionairtz
• Instagraminstagram.com/precisionairtz

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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