Rwanda Air has taken delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft, Boeing 737-800, as the airline firms up plans to expand its fleet. The aircraft will be based in the Kigali hub.
Calling this delivery a huge milestone in fleet expansion plans for Rwanda Air, CEO Yvonne Makolo, said: “Cargo is of ever-increasing importance for the aviation industry, and as a landlocked country, we recognise the importance and value of good cargo connections. We want to ensure that Africa is seamlessly connected to the world, driving economic growth and valuable trade deals.”
RwandAir will operate the new freighter to several key destinations in Africa and the Middle East, including Johannesburg, Nairobi, and the United Arab Emirates.
