Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir had opened up two new Cargo destinations to its already
expanding network, the airline said in a statement.
According to the statement, the airline will be adding Dubai and Djibouti to its Cargo segment both to be
operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline’s mission to connect
Africa and the world.
The new routes will increase RwandAir’s cargo network to seven destinations and support their
continued expansion of freighter offerings across Africa and the Middle East.
“The added destinations will support efficient and reliable connections for business and provide
significant opportunities for enhanced trade between Rwanda, the UAE, Djibouti and the rest of the
continent, as a landlocked nation, we recognize the importance of air freight in Rwanda’s economic
growth across Africa and beyond,” RwandAir CEO, Yvonne Makolo said.
Adding, Rwanda’s geographic location at the heart of Africa enables the airline to connect every part of
the continent and they eagerly anticipate expanding this connectivity even further.
The carrier will also begin dedicated freighter service to Djibouti connecting via Dubai World Central and
Sharjah starting June 17, 2024. Flights will operate twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays,
respectively.
The addition of Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) marks RwandAir’s second cargo destination in the
United Arab Emirates after Sharjah. The first flight departed from Kigali today.
“Our expansion to Dubai and Djibouti strengthens RwandAir Cargo’s role as a key trade facilitator on the
African continent and is well aligned with the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), transforming Kigali into a regional cargo hub,” Director of RwandAir Cargo Services, Bosco Gakwaya explained.
RwandAir is a vital component of Rwanda’s economy, facilitating the transportation of fresh produce,
medical supplies, and other essential goods to connect and drive the diverse and growing economy of
the country and continent. The new destinations will increase their market reach and allow them to
offer cargo services to a wider range of businesses and consumers.
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