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Uganda Airlines To Receive Government Funding For Expansion

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Uganda Airlines is set to receive additional government funding in the 2025/26 fiscal year to support its ongoing growth and development plans. This funding initiative comes on the heels of the airline’s improved financial performance, having reported a notable increase in revenue to $89.4 million during the 2023/24 fiscal year. The injection of capital is aimed at enabling the national carrier…

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Uganda Airlines To Wet Lease B737-800F For Cargo Growth

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Uganda Airlines has confirmed plans to wet lease a Boeing 737-800 Freighter (B737-800F) to expand its cargo capacity from Entebbe, Uganda’s primary international gateway. This development is part of the airline’s strategic initiative to scale up its cargo network in support of regional and international trade.

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Uganda Airlines Approved to Acquire Two Cargo Freighters

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Uganda Airlines has received official approval from the government to proceed with its proposal to acquire two dedicated cargo freighters, a Boeing 777F and a Boeing 737-800BCF. The acquisition is part of the airline’s strategic plan to expand its services into the air cargo sector, leveraging the growing demand for freight transportation in Africa and globally.

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Uganda Airlines Faces Legal Threat from MixJet Over $10 Million Fuel Debt

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Uganda Airlines has been issued a 48-hour ultimatum by MixJet Flight Support, a UAE-based fuel contractor, to settle a portion of its outstanding fuel debt. MixJet demands that Uganda Airlines pay at least $6 million of the $10 million owed; otherwise, the contractor intends to initiate legal proceedings. The ultimatum underscores the financial strain facing Uganda Airlines, which is now at risk of…

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Garuda Indonesia Cancels A330-800 Order, Leaving Only One Pending

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Airbus’s A330-800 program faces further challenges as Garuda Indonesia reportedly canceled its order for four aircraft, reducing the global backlog to just one remaining delivery. Originally intended as a replacement for the successful A330-200, the A330-800 has struggled with demand, partly due to its narrow customer base and the higher capacity appeal of its sibling,…