Uganda’s national airline agrees to buy 10 new Boeing aircraft

On Jun 11, 2026

The Boeing logo on the doors to the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington, U.S., April 15, 2026. REUTERS/Genna Martin

KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an aircraft acquisition agreement between state-owned Uganda Airlines and U.S. planemaker Boeing for 10 new aircraft.

“The fleet expansion, which includes passenger and cargo aircraft, will strengthen trade, tourism, and investment, and position Uganda as a key regional aviation hub,” Uganda’s State House wrote in a post on X.

Ugandan broadcaster UBC said the agreement was worth 3.7 trillion Ugandan shillings ($984.64 million).

($1 = 3,757.7100 Ugandan shillings)

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