The A320 arrived in Entebbe today
Uganda’s national Carrier, Uganda Airlines, has signed a short-term lease agreement with Global Airlines based in Johannesburg, South Africa, to enhance its operational efficiency as some of its aircraft proceed on scheduled maintenance.
The A320 mid-range aircraft, acquired on Wet lease, will supplement our CRJ and A330 fleet.
This aircraft comes with its pilots and cabin crew and will support Uganda Airlines in maintaining schedule integrity during the period when part of the carrier’s regional fleet undergoes scheduled maintenance.
This lease would also help to resolve operational challenges on routes like Johannesburg and Kinshasa, where Uganda Airlines has been unable to operate efficiently due to capacity limitations and augment operations on services to Nairobi and Lagos.
“We are delighted to announce this partnership with Global Airlines, which will support our operations at a critical juncture in our development.
We have seen significant growth in demand on a number of our routes, which has introduced certain pressures into our operations. Leasing this A320 is intended to ensure that our customers continue to enjoy the unparalleled service that we have become
known for and add flexibility to our operations,” explained Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Jenifer Bamuturaki.
The aircraft is a 160-seater, with a two-class cabin featuring 12 business class and 138 economy seats.
It also offers increased capacity for passenger baggage and cargo.
“We therefore invite the travelling public and the business community to take advantage of the increased capacity,” Bamuturaki added.
