Aviation News – Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever direct order with Boeing for four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes to grow and modernize its fleet. The landmark transaction supports surging passenger and cargo demand across the national carrier's expanding regional and international network. The strategic agreement marks a pivotal milestone for Boeing and Uganda Airlines, introducing Boeing…

In a significant milestone for African aviation, Uganda Airlines has signed its first-ever purchase agreement with Boeing, ordering four 737-8 and four 787-9 aircraft.

Boeing will support Uganda Airlines' fleet expansion with new converted freighters, reinforcing the carrier's long-term growth strategy, including air cargo capacity.

(Posted 13th May 2026)   Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two – apparently wet leased – Boeing B737-800’s from Ethiopian Airlines. The aircraft is however painted in full airline liv...

(Posted 17th April 2026)     According to Flightradar 24 has one of the two grounded Airbus A330-800 aircraft rejoined the active fleet in Entebbe, giving relief to the airline which has been leasing ...

(Posted 05th March 2026)   In a deal, which has Ato Girma Wake’s fingerprints all over it, has Uganda Airlines entered into a wetlease for a Boeing B787-8, to allow the airline resume some of their long haul flights which had to be cancelled due to both Airbus A339-800Neo’s out of service for maintenance. […]

(Posted 20th February 2026)   Aviation pundits in Uganda, the wider East Africa region and from across the continent agree that the former management of Uganda Airlines are the primary culprits for this untenable situation, where both of the airline’s long haul aircraft are out of service for what has been termed ‘Unscheduled Maintenance’. […]

(Posted 16th February 2026)   It has been reported that the President of Uganda. H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has taken decisive steps to have the leadership change at Uganda Airlines made effective immediately. As per the letter below. Ato Girma Wake has been appointed Consultant / Advisor and Acting CEO of the airline and […]

(Posted 03rd February 2025)   When enough is enough and long overdue in any case      President Museveni has finally moved to replace Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, following a State House meeting and subsequent investigations launched by the Uganda Criminal Investigation Department (CID), State House’s Anti Corruption […]

The planned fleet expansion will enhance Uganda Airlines' cargo and passenger capabilities, supporting trade, tourism, and economic growth across the region.

Gatwick Airport has seen the inauguration of a new Uganda Airlines route from Entebbe, becoming to only direct service from the UK to Uganda.

Deal includes eight passenger jets, likely Boeing 787-9s, alongside two freighters

Aviation News – Uganda Airlines has signed a milestone agreement with Boeing to acquire ten new aircraft, significantly expanding its operational capabilities. The high-profile deal, finalized in the presence of Uganda's president and cabinet ministers, positions the national carrier to drastically increase both passenger and cargo routes across the region and beyond. The comprehensive agreement, signed on 10 June 2026…