Uganda Airlines Opts for MAXs, 787-9s in First Boeing Order
The deal includes four 737-8s and four 787-9 Dreamliners as the carrier seeks to expand regional and long-haul service.
- On Tuesday, Uganda Airlines signed a deal at the Farnborough International Airshow to purchase eight new aircraft from Boeing, including four 737 MAX 8s and four 787-9 Dreamliners, marking the carrier's first direct order.
- The purchase comes six years after Uganda Airlines resumed commercial operations in 2019, as the carrier seeks to increase capacity and strengthen its position in regional and international aviation.
- Boeing stated the new aircraft will reduce fuel consumption by 20 to 25 percent, with 737 MAX 8s serving regional routes across Africa and the Middle East, while 787-9 Dreamliners handle long-haul flights to Europe and Asia.
- Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ato Girma Wake said the deal marks a 'defining step in Uganda Airlines' growth journey' to position Entebbe International Airport as a strategic aviation hub while supporting technical excellence and training.
- Brad McMullen, Boeing Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, welcomed Uganda Airlines as a customer, stating the investment supports the airline's next phase and strengthens Uganda's economic transformation through enhanced regional connectivity.
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