RWANDAIR has taken delivery of its dedicated cargo aircraft as it looks to expand its cargo operation in Africa and the Middle East, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The Boeing 737-800SF will be based at the carrier's Kigali hub in Rwanda.
The carrier declared that the freighter would be utilised on flights to places in Africa and the Middle East, including Johannesburg, Nairobi, and the UAE.
'The delivery of our dedicated cargo aircraft is a huge milestone in RwandAir's fleet expansion plans,' said RwandAir chief executive Yvonne Makolo.
'Cargo is of ever-increasing importance for the aviation industry, and as a landlocked country, we recognise the importance and value of good cargo connections,' she said.
'We want to ensure that Africa is seamlessly connected to the world, driving economic growth and valuable trade deals,' said Ms Makolo.
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The Boeing 737-800SF will be based at the carrier's Kigali hub in Rwanda.
The carrier declared that the freighter would be utilised on flights to places in Africa and the Middle East, including Johannesburg, Nairobi, and the UAE.
'The delivery of our dedicated cargo aircraft is a huge milestone in RwandAir's fleet expansion plans,' said RwandAir chief executive Yvonne Makolo.
'Cargo is of ever-increasing importance for the aviation industry, and as a landlocked country, we recognise the importance and value of good cargo connections,' she said.
'We want to ensure that Africa is seamlessly connected to the world, driving economic growth and valuable trade deals,' said Ms Makolo.
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