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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said acquisition of Uganda\u2019s second Airbus, A330-800neo, will promote the country\u2019s international trade and tourism sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe establishment of the national airlines is aimed at improving air transport connectivity to and from Uganda in order to enhance the country\u2019s competitiveness and foster economic transformation through promotion of international trade and stimulating our national economic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr Ruhakana made the remarks as Uganda Airlines received, from France, Airbus A330 neo at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, bringing the total national carrier fleet to six air crafts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will contribute significantly to transforming Uganda from predominantly peasant to a modern and prosperous country as per aspirations of Uganda-vision 2040\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Dr Rugunda said the absence of direct flights has been a big hindrance to international tourists and the business community who have had to bare the inconvenience of multiple stopovers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe introduction of direct flights by Uganda airlines will guarantee reduced journey time and better tourism experience for international tourists. The hospitality industry has been knocking on the doors of political leaders to make sure the national airline is revived. They are now going to take maximum advantage of the airlines revival,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Mr Cornwell Muleya said the airline will expand its network to the Middle East, Europe and Asia.<\/p>\n

\u201cUganda airlines is one of the first airlines to operate this technology in Africa as well as standards in the air which will attract market worldwide. We are working steadily to expand our network from the six countries that we are flying to now and the nine destinations we have opened. We are looking forward to expanding our networks to places like Johannesburg, Harare, Khartoum, Addis-Ababa among others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Muleya said the airline has signed bilateral air service agreements with 47 countries to create more routes for the airline.<\/p>\n

The Vice president Airbus, Mr Hadi Akoum said the company will continue to support Uganda airlines to ensure it remains operating with a business plan and generate benefits for the country.<\/p>\n

The minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development Mr Matia kasaija urged the business sector to export cargo using the airlines in order for the country to earn foreign exchange.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know it\u2019s very difficult to make money at the beginning in the aviation industry but we must have a strategic plan on how to turn this business into a profitable one,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

The acting director general Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Mr Fred Bamwesigye said the coming on board of the Airbus A330 neo is timely and much needed for development considering the need for faster connections between Uganda and the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cUganda airlines is one of the 16 international air operators at Entebbe International Airport. There are also 20 non-scheduled air operators and we are optimistic that with addition of the two Airbus A33o neos- which will operate international flights to destinations beyond Africa, passenger traffic is going to steadily increase.\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

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