Uganda Airlines to Get Six New Aircraft

13 September 2024
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Lawrence Mushabe

The State Minister for Works , Fred Byamukama has revealed that the government is set to purchase more six commercial aircrafts , four mid-range and dreamliner aircrafts to boost , facilitate trade, investment, and economic cooperation, benefiting businesses and the overall economy in both Uganda , Africa and across the world.

The minister made remarks while launching Uganda Airlines' new flights to Abuja, their second destination in Nigeria.

"President Museveni has already approved the move purchase more aircrafts. This is in appreciation towards the significance and great performance of Uganda airlines; if they were not doing well , we would be pushing for this support" Byamukama added.

During the launch , the Minister said that direct flights to Abuja will increase Uganda Airlines' catchment area in the country and make it easier for tourists from Nigeria to visit Uganda and vice versa.

"This will boost Uganda's tourism sector by increasing the flow of Nigerian visitors. Although Nigerian movies have already introduced Ugandans to Nigerian culture, the availability of flights will take cultural interaction between Ugandans and Nigerians to the next level. Africa is pursuing continental integration. Starting with the Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the next step is to get the RECs to know and talk to each other" the minister stated.

Jenifer Bamuturaki, CEO of Uganda airlines said there have been reduced on the loses with in the company attributing it to the airlines expansion of flights in 14 routes.

"We will be using the Airbus for the two combined routes and the flight number will be UR900. We are very proud to be alive today to see this and to keep our promise to the country , Uganda and Nigeria" Bamuturaki said.

CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki emphasised that these additions will enhance connectivity across Africa, facilitating business, trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges.

The national carrier, Uganda Airlines which made its maiden flight to Abuja, Nigeria with over 162 passengers on board , will be operating every Thursday and Sunday, with flights departing Entebbe at 16:00 and arriving in Abuja at 18:15, using the Airbus A330-800neo aircraft.

This month, the airline will also introduce four weekly flights to Lusaka, Zambia, and Harare, Zimbabwe, using CRJ-900 aircraft.

The expansion is part of Uganda Airlines' 10-year plan to connect East, West, North, and South Africa.

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