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Rwanda’s envoy to Nepal Amb. Jacqueline Mukangira during the signing ceremony of a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) between the two countries on December 5. Courtesy
Aviation

Rwanda signs air service pact with Nepal

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Passengers board a RwandAir's plane at Kigali International Airport. Kagame recently said ''Any African can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and will not pay a thing to enter our country.” File
Aviation

Three things to know about Rwanda’s visa-free policy

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore is attending the 24th Yamoussoukro Decision Day (YD Day) celebration in Abuja, Nigeria on Tuesday, November 14. Courtesy
Aviation

Minister Gasore urges Africa to address tax, visa issues

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
An artist’s impression of the Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) to be set up in Kigali. The facility including an aircraft hangar, will partner with higher learning institutions to produce a skilled workforce to meet global aviation training standards and industry demands. COURTESY
Aviation

MPs approve Rwf29 billion funding for aviation centre of excellence

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Some of RwandAir's airplanes at Kigali International Airport. RwandAir expects to double its fleet to 25 planes over the next five years. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Aviation

RwandAir looks to double fleet in five-year plan

Tuesday, November 07, 2023
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Aviation

RwandAir expands fleet with new Boeing 737 aircraft

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Some airplanes at Kigali International Airport during the CHOGM. The Cabinet’s October 20 decision to approve relevant deals with countries on the African continent, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Aviation

Cabinet adopts Rwanda’s air service deals with 15 countries

Saturday, October 21, 2023
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant training organisations. Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Why law governing civil aviation is under review

Friday, October 13, 2023
An artist’s impression of the centre of excellence in aviation training in Kigali, aiming to build local capacity and empower the labour force in the aviation industry. Photo: Courtesy.
Aviation

Rwanda’s proposed $53m aviation training centre: What you need to know

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
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Aviation

African carriers reach new heights, surpass pre-pandemic intercontinental routes

Friday, September 08, 2023
A view of Kamembe airport in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Aviation

Kigali-Kamembe flights: Rwandans urged to take advantage of low prices

Saturday, August 19, 2023
RwandAir's staff checks the authenticity of travel documents before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport on June 18, 2019 . Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Experts weigh in on bill requiring airlines to share passenger details

Friday, August 04, 2023
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Aviation

Rwanda Airports Company acquires latest aircraft recovery technology

Saturday, July 15, 2023
RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo with French ambassador to Rwanda Antoine Anfré (L) and Ambassador of Rwanda to France, François Nkulikiyimfura (R) with other delegates officially inaugurate the national carrier's flights to France on Tuesday, June 27.
Aviation

Photos: RwandAir starts direct flight to Paris

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Kigali International Airport has recently been honored with the prestigious Airport Carbon Accreditation at the Mapping level by Airports Council International (ACI). Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Aviation

Kigali International Airport gets Level 1 of carbon accreditation

Monday, June 26, 2023
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Aviation

Over 300 obtain East Africa Customs and Freight Forwarding Practicing Certificate

Saturday, June 24, 2023
Silas Udahemuka, Director General at Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and Silke Buckley, Head of Training and International Operations at CAAi, pose for a picture at the signing of the MoU. Courtesy
Aviation

Rwanda, UK partner to boost aviation training, innovation

Thursday, June 22, 2023
The Chairperson of EALA's Committee on Communication, Trade, and Investment, MP Shahbal Said Suleiman, presents its report on oversight of the EAC's Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) in Arusha, Tanzania, on June 20, 2023. (Courtesy)
Aviation

Regional MPs tell EAC leaders to lower flight costs

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
RwandAir's Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo speaks during a meeting. Courtesy
Aviation

RwandAir CEO sheds light on high cost of flying in Africa

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
RwandAir's Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo.
Aviation

It's a first as RwandAir’s Makolo assumes role as new IATA board chair

Monday, June 05, 2023