By Alfred Zacharia
President
Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday, September 8, appointed Mr. Salim Ramadhani
Msangi as the new Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority
(TCAA). Mr. Msangi succeeds Mr. Hamza Johari, who was recently appointed as the
Attorney General.
The announcement was made by Chief Secretary Ambassador Dr. Moses Kusiluka in a press statement.
Before
his appointment, Mr. Msangi was the acting Director General of TCAA, a position
he assumed after the former Director General was assigned to his new role.
Before
this new role, he served as the Director of Safety Regulation starting on
October 17, 2023.
Mr.
Msangi is tasked with revitalizing Tanzania's aviation sector, with a focus on
enhancing safety and operational standards within the industry. He brings a
wealth of experience in aviation management and regulatory frameworks, having
held various senior positions before his appointment.
His
extensive background includes roles such as Principal Aviation Security
Inspector, certified International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) -
Universal Security Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA)
Auditor, and certified ICAO Aviation Security Instructor.