Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has firmed up its order for two A330-800 airliners, the latest version of the most popular A330 wide body airliner, a statement from the European aircraft maker says.
According to a statement from Airbus, the aircraft will come fitted with the new Airspace by Airbus cabin, which features a the world’s first flat aircraft ceiling and near straight side walls.. “The A330neo will bring a range of benefits to Uganda Airlines and its customers, offering unrivalled efficiencies combined with the most modern cabin.”
With a range of just over 15,000 kilometres, the A330-800 gives Uganda airlines the ability to reach most destinations in the western and eastern hemispheres direct from its Entebbe base.
Uganda signed an MoU for the purchases during last year’s edition of the Fanborough Air Show and a $800,000 preliminary deposit was made at that time, according to Ms Monica Azuba the Minister for Works and Transport.
Uganda Airlines intends to use the A330’s, dubbed the entry level wide-body, to develop its medium and long-haul network.
The carrier also expects to take delivery of the first two Bombardier CRJ-900 jets on April 23.
