Uganda Airlines Orders Boeing 737 MAX and Boeing 787 Jets

Uganda Airlines has ordered four Boeing 737 MAX 8 and four Boeing 787-9 jets to grow and modernize its fleet. The order was announced today at the Farnborough International Airshow.

This is Uganda Airlines' first-ever Boeing airplane purchase, and will support the airline's growing demand across its regional and international network.

The Boeing 737-8, which can fly 160-180 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), is well-suited for Uganda Airlines' intra-Africa routes and service to the Middle East and India.

With a range up to 8,300 nautical miles (15,370 km), the Boeing 787-9 will support the airline's high-demand long-haul routes to the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

Uganda Airlines is Uganda's national carrier that began operations in 2019. The airline currently flies to 17 destinations in 13 countries from its hub in Entebbe, Uganda.

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