RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline’s mission to connect Africa and the world. The new routes will increase RwandAir’s cargo network to seven destinations and support their continued expansion of freighter offerings across Africa and the Middle…
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RwandAir Latest Airline in Africa to Sign IATA Safety Leadership Charter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that RwandAir has become the latest signatory in Africa to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter. The Charter is aimed at strengthening organizational safety culture, which is an area of focus in IATA’s Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP), under Focus Africa. “At RwandAir, safety is not just a priority but a…
Rwandair Launches Maiden Flight to Paris
Rwandair’s inaugural flight took off from Kigali International Airport yesterday to reach Paris in 8 hours and 30 minutes adding the city of light as the 25th destination to its route map. The flight, operated by Airbus A330-300 landed at the Charles de Gaulle Airport today and marks the start of another direct link to…
RwandAir Launches New Direct Flights to Paris
Now customers can fly with RwandAir on the only direct service between Rwanda and France as the airline accelerates its ambitious growth strategy and adds a 25th destination to its route map. The new flights to the ‘City of Light’, will operate three times a week, giving customers easy access to one of Europe’s most…
RwandAir Recieves its Third Long-haul Aircraft, Airbus A330-200
Last night, RwandAir welcomed its newest member of our fleet A330-200, registered 9XR-WX with a water salute as it touched down at Kigali International Airport for the first time making it the third long-haul aircraft as the airline continue to expand its fleet. “We are excited to be expanding our fleet further with the addition…
Iberia Maintenance signs an exclusive multi-year contract with Rwandair
Iberia Maintenance and RwandAir have signed a multi-year exclusive contract to maintain the CFM56-7B & 7BE engines powering the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. Both airlines share the same core values in vital areas, such as a commitment to safety andoperational excellence. Iberia Maintenance was selected by RwandAir following a rigorous process, with a proposal deemedto…
RwandAir Expands its Fleet with a Dedicated Freighter
RwandAir has today taken delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft as the carrier expands its fleet. The Boeing 737-800 SF, which is painted in RwandAir’s first cargo livery, will be based at the carrier’s Kigali hub. The new jet will allow the Rwandan carrier to further expand its cargo operation, which has been on…
RwandAir Launches Direct Flights Between London & Kigali
RwandAir will launch direct flights between London Heathrow and Kigali from 6 November 2022. The African airline has been operating flights to London via Brussels for the past five years, but from next month, these flights will be replaced with a new non-stop service to cater to demand. The new direct flights, which are on…