Uganda Airlines Commits Shs3.7 Trillion to Acquire 10 Boeing Aircraft

Uganda Airlines Commits to Acquire 10 Boeing Aircraft in Major Fleet Expansion
Uganda Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with American aerospace giant Boeing to acquire 10 new aircraft in a deal worth approximately Shs3.7 trillion ($985 million), marking the largest fleet expansion in the national carrier's history. The agreement was witnessed by President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe on June 10, 2026.

Under the agreement, Uganda Airlines will acquire eight passenger aircraft and two cargo freighters as part of its long-term growth strategy. The passenger aircraft will each have a seating capacity of about 294 passengers, while the cargo fleet will include a Boeing 767 converted freighter and a Boeing 737 converted freighter.

The first phase of the project will see the delivery of four large passenger aircraft before the remaining aircraft are added to the fleet. The acquisition is expected to significantly boost the airline's capacity, expand international connectivity, and strengthen Uganda's position as a regional aviation hub.

According to State House, the fleet expansion is aimed at supporting trade, tourism, and investment by increasing direct air links between Uganda and key international markets. The government believes a larger national carrier will reduce dependence on foreign airlines and enhance the country's competitiveness in the aviation sector.

The agreement comes at a time when Uganda Airlines is pursuing an ambitious growth plan that targets expansion to more regional and international destinations over the next decade. The airline has recently leased additional aircraft to address capacity constraints and improve operational reliability while awaiting the arrival of new planes.

Officials say the acquisition forms part of a broader strategy to transform Uganda Airlines into a major regional and international carrier capable of supporting the country's economic development agenda.
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