RwandAir Expands Fleet to Boost Reliability and Service
RwandAir has strengthened its operations with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft this month, one of which has already entered service, as the airline seeks to enhance reliability and reduce delays. A further aircraft is expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
The Kigali-based carrier has also returned several previously grounded aircraft to service following recent technical disruptions which temporarily reduced fleet availability and led to cancellations and schedule adjustments.
Chief Executive Officer, Yvonne Makolo, acknowledged the challenges and apologised to customers whose travel plans were affected. “RwandAir is pleased to have resolved the challenges to our schedules over the last weeks, and to welcome our aircraft back into operation,” she said. “Together with the arrival of new aircraft, the strengthened fleet will enable RwandAir to improve reliability, strengthen our schedules, and deliver an even better travel experience to all our passengers.”
The newly delivered Boeing 737-800s are configured with 12 Business Class and 162 Economy Class seats, and will mainly serve short- and medium-haul routes across Africa and beyond.
Looking ahead, RwandAir is also set to take delivery of a wide-body Airbus A330-200 in the fourth quarter of 2025, which will expand its long-haul capabilities and support growing demand for intercontinental travel between Africa and global destinations.
The investment underlines the airline’s commitment to modernising its fleet and broadening its route network. By adding both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, RwandAir aims to strengthen its strategic focus on intra-African connectivity while continuing to position itself as a bridge between Africa and the wider world.
