EU Bans All Tanzanian Airlines from Flying in European Airspace Over Safety Concerns
Brussels, June 3, 2025 – The European Union (EU) has issued a ban on all airlines registered in Tanzania from operating within EU airspace, citing serious safety concerns. According to an official statement released on June 3, 2025, the decision follows a technical assessment that revealed significant shortcomings in Tanzania’s aviation safety oversight. These include a shortage of qualified safety personnel, inadequate aircraft inspection systems, and failure to comply with international aviation safety standards. With this decision, Tanzania joins Suriname on the EU Air Safety List — a list of countries whose airlines are prohibited from flying within the EU. A total of 169 airlines are now included on this list. The EU Commission stated that the move is aimed at protecting passenger safety and ensuring global compliance with aviation safety standards as outlined by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Tanzanian government has yet to issue an official response, b...
