On Botswana’s Chobe River northern border with Namibia, Kasane is the gateway to Chobe National Park, one of the most prolific wildlife areas in Africa, noted for its elephants...
Air Botswana Launches New Cargo Equipment
Air Botswana has acquired new cargo and ground handling equipment to the tune of P30 million. The new equipment will see the cargo operations enhanced and efficient. There is a high loader which is suitable for the lower and upper deck of an aircraft and has capacity to load and offload 15 tones. There are also eight electrical baggage tractors which are used to tow baggage wagons and pallet container dollies.
The equipment also includes three Ground power units which can supply ground power to any aircraft on the ground. Two small and large aircraft push back trucks which are capable of pushing any size aircraft.
From the passengers perspective there are three mobile passenger steps which are meant to assist passengers to board and disembark aircraft. There are also two ramp buses that will transport passengers between airport terminal and apron. The two buses have capacity to carry 110 passengers.
