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Harare – The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd (ACZ) has allayed fears about the recent tyre burst incident involving RwandAir at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.
On 18 December 2023, RwandAir flight (WB110) with 65 passengers and 8 crew members en route to Cape Town experienced a tyre burst during take-off run at 1245hrs resulting in a temporary disruption of service on the runway.
ACZ said there were no injuries recorded as a result of the incident. It added that the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew members are of utmost importance and commended the swift response and professionalism of the RwandAir crew and Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services in ensuring their safety.
The incident was resolved at 1510hrs, and we confirm that the runway has been cleared and normal operations have now resumed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Airports Company of Zimbabwe extended gratitude to all involved parties, including the RwandAir and Air Zimbabwe team, for their cooperation and assistance in swiftly resolving the situation.
“ACZ would like to reaffirm to the public that the R. G. Mugabe International Airport has a state-of-the-art newly rehabilitated runway that meets all international safety standards and requirements. Safety remains our top priority, and we are committed to optimising the customer’s travel experience through sustainable development and management of quality airports.
“We apologize for any inconvenience caused to passengers and airlines due to the temporary disruption of service. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this period of disrupted service,” said Tonderai Mangombe, the ACZ Public Relations and Communications Manager.