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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 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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flynas to Launch Nonstop Riyadh–Entebbe Service in January 2025

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flynas, a Saudi Arabian low-cost airline, has announced the launch of a new nonstop service connecting Riyadh to Entebbe, Uganda. Scheduled to commence on 12 January 2025, the route will be operated with the fuel-efficient Airbus A320neo. This new service marks an important step for flynas as it expands its international footprint in East Africa,…