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Uganda government has approved 422.26billion in borrowing to fund Uganda Airlines acquisition of 10 new aircraft, aimed at expanding long haul routes to Europe, Asia and the Middle East Amid current fleet shortages causing route disruptions.
This funding, detailed in the Ministry of Finance’s February 2026 economy report, follows parliamentary approval in December 2025 and addresses operational vulnerabilities, including temporary reliance on leased Boeing Dreamliners from Ethiopian Airlines.
This was revealed and tabled by General Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transport on December 1st, 2025 before the parliaments budget committee to defend the airlines supplementary request.
The funding part of a supplementary request of shs.1.696trillion approved last year is earmarked for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft aimed at strengthening the airlines capacity and route network.
In the recent months, the Uganda Airlines has faced fleet constraints that have effected its long haul operations which includes the suspension of some international routes.
The airline has also been operating with a limited number of aircraft making it vulnerable to disruptions caused by maintenance schedules and technical issues.
This addition of 10 new aircraft’s is expected to improve route reliability, and enable the airline to scale up passenger and cargo operations.
"The airlines will include four mid range narrow body Air bus models, Four wide body Boeing planes and two Boeing converted freighters for Cargo" Gen, Katumba Wamala revealed. Source New Vision
The carrier currently operates a modest fleet, including an Airbus A330-800neo used for its service to London Gatwick (four flights per week). It serves 17 destinations across 12 countries, with key international routes to Dubai and Mumbai.
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This funding, detailed in the Ministry of Finance’s February 2026 economy report, follows parliamentary approval in December 2025 and addresses operational vulnerabilities, including temporary reliance on leased Boeing Dreamliners from Ethiopian Airlines.
This was revealed and tabled by General Katumba Wamala, Minister of Works and Transport on December 1st, 2025 before the parliaments budget committee to defend the airlines supplementary request.
The funding part of a supplementary request of shs.1.696trillion approved last year is earmarked for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft aimed at strengthening the airlines capacity and route network.
In the recent months, the Uganda Airlines has faced fleet constraints that have effected its long haul operations which includes the suspension of some international routes.
The airline has also been operating with a limited number of aircraft making it vulnerable to disruptions caused by maintenance schedules and technical issues.
This addition of 10 new aircraft’s is expected to improve route reliability, and enable the airline to scale up passenger and cargo operations.
"The airlines will include four mid range narrow body Air bus models, Four wide body Boeing planes and two Boeing converted freighters for Cargo" Gen, Katumba Wamala revealed. Source New Vision
The carrier currently operates a modest fleet, including an Airbus A330-800neo used for its service to London Gatwick (four flights per week). It serves 17 destinations across 12 countries, with key international routes to Dubai and Mumbai.
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