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The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has embarked on an upgrade of Air Control communication systems and radar surveillance systems to enhance aviation safety and increase the number of airlines flying into the country.
In an interview with New Ziana on Thursday, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) director general, Engineer Elijah Chingosho,navigation systems such as three Doppler Very High-Frequency Omni-Directional Radio Range and Distance Measuring Equipment systems have already been installed in the country’s major airports.
“We also expect more international carriers to start operations in the country given the liberalised aviation environment, more investor-friendly business environment and improved infrastructure at the three international airports and the acquisition and installation of modern air traffic and navigation systems such as the recently installed three Doppler Very High-Frequency Omni-Directional Radio Range and Distance Measuring Equipment (DVOR/ DME) systems at Robert Gabriel Mugabe, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo and Masvingo Airports,” he said.
“The Authority has also embarked on the modernisation of Air Traffic Control communication systems and radar surveillance systems, which projects are expected to be completed in the year 2023.”
The upgrade of the system will go as far as expanding operations in the country’s major airports.
“To help attract more traffic into the country, there are joint marketing efforts by various stakeholders such as the Airports Company of Zimbabwe, the local airlines, the National Handling Companies, CAAZ and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. With these and other efforts, the number of airlines flying into the country is expected to increase,” Chingosho said.
“Some of the current airlines flying into Zimbabwe are expected to expand their operations through using larger aircraft or increasing frequency of services.”
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