adminCAAZ temporarily deferred charging the levy in May, citing logistical and administrative challenges.
The fund, which will see international and domestic passengers being charged US$30 and US$10 respectively in departure fees, is meant to raise money to upgrade and modernize the country’s aviation infrastructure.
CAAZ general manager, Mr David Chawota said the authority would consider slashing the levies after initial protests from the travelling public.
“We should be able to introduce the fund by next month,” he said.
Through the fund, CAAZ seeks to generate close to US$400 million over the next decade.
“Anything is possible. We will see whether we can reduce the charges or not when we introduce the fund,” he said.
Over the past decade, the authority has struggled to raise funds to maintain its infrastructure owing to limited financial resources.
There has been a business downturn in the aviation industry since 1999 when the country lost 50 percent of air transport landings at the Harare International Airport.
Other countries that have introduced similar funds include Senegal, India the Democratic Republic of Congo and Canada. – New Ziana.
Sidumisile Mabena