RwandAir Limited has taken delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft B737-800SF. The acquision was announced in a communication released last evening on the 24th of November 2022 on RwandAir’s LinkedIn page. According to RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo, the new freighter will operate to several key destinations in Africa and the Middle East including Johannesburg, Nairobi and UAE.
CEO Yvonne Makolo said: “Cargo is of ever-increasing importance for the aviation industry, and as a landlocked country, we recognize the importance and value of good cargo connections”. “We want to ensure that Africa is seamlessly connected to the world, driving economic growth and valuable trade deals.” She added
RwandAir now joins Kenya Airways’ KQ Cargo, which has been the only freighter in East Africa. The joining of RwandAir Cargo into the market is expected to greatly boost the region’s cargo operations. RwandAir Limited is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda
