Uganda Airlines Acquire New Airbus

Uganda’s national Carrier, Uganda Airlines, has acquired a new airbus A320  from Global Airlines based in Johannesburg, South Africa, to enhance its operational efficiency .

Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki says the aircraft, acquired on Wet lease, comes with its pilots and cabin crew .

It  will support Uganda Airlines in maintaining schedule integrity during the period when part of their regional fleet undergoes scheduled maintenance.

The aircraft is a 160-seater, with a two-class cabin featuring 12 business class and 138 economy seats

This lease, Bamuturaki reveals would also help to resolve operational challenges on routes like Johannesburg and Kinshasa, where “we have been unable tooperate efficiently due to capacity limitations and augment operations on services to Nairobi and Lagos”.

"We are delighted to announce this partnership with Global Airlines, which will support our operations at a critical juncture in our development.We have seen significant growth in demand on a number of our routes, which has introduced certain pressures into our operations. Leasing this A320 is intended to ensure that our customers continue to enjoy the unparalleled service that we have become known for and add flexibility to our operations," explained Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer  Jenifer Bamuturaki.