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Uganda Airlines Soars with New Boeing Deal
The purchase will add eight passenger jets and two freighters as the airline seeks more direct routes and stronger long-haul service, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Uganda Airlines signed a Shs3.7 trillion agreement with Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft, witnessed by President Yoweri Museveni at State House.
- Fleet constraints recently forced the airline to cancel international flights after mechanical issues grounded two long-haul A330neo jets, requiring temporary lease of a Boeing Dreamliner.
- Under the agreement, Boeing will supply eight passenger aircraft with 294 seats and two cargo freighters, with four large passenger jets arriving in the first delivery phase.
- Transport Minister Fred Byamukama stated the investment will reduce Uganda's dependence on transit hubs and boost direct flights, aiming to increase tourist arrivals and competitiveness.
- Government plans include finalizing Kabalega International Airport and expanding Entebbe International Airport; once international operations stabilize, the airline aims to introduce domestic flights to Gulu, Kotido, Kidepo, and Mbarara.
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AeroNewsJournal Image: AI GeneratedSeattle, June 12 - Boeing has secured a significant double-digit aircraft order from Uganda Airlines, marking a major milestone in African aviation expansion. The deal, valued at approximately $985 million (Shs3.7 trillion), involves the acquisition of 10 new Boeing jets, including eight passenger aircraft and two cargo freighters. This strategic partnership strengthens Uganda Airlines' fleet modernization effo…
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