Uganda Airlines orders two Airbus A330neo aircraft

April 11, 2019: Uganda Airlines has firmed up its order for two A330-800 airliners, the latest version of the most popular A330 widebody airliner.

The A330neo will bring several benefits to the national carrier of Uganda and its customers, offering unrivalled efficiencies combined with the most modern cabin.

The aircraft is fitted with the new Airspace by Airbus cabin.

The airline plans to utilize the aircraft to build its medium- and long-haul network.

Launched in July 2014, the A330neo Family is the new generation A330, comprising two versions: the A330-800 and A330-900, sharing 99 percent commonality.

The A330neo is powered by Rolls-Royce’s latest-generation Trent 7000 engines and features a new wing with increased span and new A350 XWB-inspired Sharklets. The cabin provides the comfort of the new Airspace amenities including state-of-the-art passenger in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity systems, amongst others.