Rwandair plans to add Lagos to its
network before the end of the year. This is part of the airline's
on-going route expansion plan that adds such other locations as
Dubai, bolstered by the airline's fleet expansion.
Rwandair has as well taken delivery
of the second Next-Generation B737-800 aircraft with the new Boeing
Sky Interior, making it also the second of its kind to be owned and
operated by an African carrier. "It is exactly two months since we
were here to take delivery of our first Boeing 737-800NG.
Remarkably, we are here again to take the second Boeing Sky
Interior to Africa. As the national carrier of Rwanda and a young
African airline, we are proud of this accomplishment", says Mr.
John Mirenge, CEO of RwandAir. "We have received very positive
feedback from our customers since we deployed our first 737-800NG
in the existing network and we can only hope that the second
aircraft will add to their travel delight".
"Africa is registering positive
growth in the aviation sector at the moment and RwandAir has
practically seized the moment by growing one of the youngest fleet
in that region. For Boeing Commercial Airplanes, RwandAir is a
worthy partner and we are pleased to be working with them," says
Boeing's Sales Director for Africa, Mr. Robert Faye.
RwandAir notes that with this
addition, it now has a total fleet of seven aircraft that include
two Boeing 737-800NG, two Boeing 737-500, two CRJ200 and a
Dash8-100. It adds that the expansion of its fleet will take care
of the airline's growth to operate the recently announced
additional frequencies to Dubai. These flights will be the first
direct and most convenient service from Kigali to Dubai. Other
destinations like Johannesburg, Entebbe, Libreville and Brazzaville
will also get extra frequencies.