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A Charis UAS drone pilot test-flies a drone in Kigali. Charis UAS is one of companies accredited to fly drones in Rwanda. The law regulating the use of Unmanned Aircrafts (UA) or drones in Rwanda is a tight one, requiring every user to first get authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority. Photo by Charis UAS

Why drone use is tightly regulated

Friday, June 02, 2023

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Inside the new Kigali Cargo Hub

Thursday, May 04, 2023

The Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir Yvonne Makolo (centre) with Guillaume Halleux, Qatar Airways Chief Officer of
Cargo (5th right), flanked by other officials during the launch of the new African cargo hub at Kigali International Airport,
on May 3. The hub is aimed at boosting trade within the continent and across overseas markets. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.

RwandAir, Qatar Airways launch African cargo hub

Wednesday, May 03, 2023

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RwandAir to begin flights to Paris in June

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Passengers boarding RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport in 2020. The airport has been accredited to Level 1 of the Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme, by the Airports Council International, File

Rwanda’s airport accredited to Level 1 of Airport Customer Experience Accreditation programme

Saturday, April 15, 2023

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RwandAir enters codeshare deal with Turkish Airlines

Thursday, April 06, 2023

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Airlines warn blocked funds dispute could hamper Africa growth

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

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PHOTOS: How Rwanda gains from joining African agency for air navigation safety

Thursday, March 30, 2023

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Uganda Airlines to start direct flights to Kigali

Friday, March 24, 2023

Some airplanes at Kigali International Airport during the CHOGM. Kigali International Airport has been ranked among the top 10 airports in Africa by the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2023. Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda’s airport among 10 best in Africa, 3rd best in region

Saturday, March 18, 2023

African airport executives took part in community work, Umuganda, held on February 25, 2023, in Mwulire Sector, Rwamagana District.

PHOTOS: African airport industry experts meet in Rwanda

Saturday, February 25, 2023

The national carrier, RwandAir, celebrated the acquisition of the first cargo plane in November 2022. Courtesy

Major developments that shaped Rwanda’s aviation industry

Sunday, January 01, 2023

Paula Ingabire, the Minister for ICT and Innovation, lifts a prototype of RwaSat-1, the country’s first cube-satellite. File

2022: When Rwanda prepared ground for its space ambitions

Monday, December 26, 2022

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RwandAir maiden cargo flight lands in UAE

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Passengers board RwandAir's plane at Kigali International Airport in 2020.RwandAir has announced delays of flights coming to and leaving Kigali on December 14, due to heavy fog at Kigali International Airport. File

RwandAir announces flight delays

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Space Agency, Col Ngabo Francis (Left) and the Nigerian representative sign the agreement in Washington on December 13. Courtesy

Rwanda signs key global space deal

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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Rwanda, Nepal to sign air service agreement

Sunday, December 11, 2022

A RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. The national carrier has apologised for flight cancellations experienced in recent days. File.

RwandAir apologises over flight cancellations

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Silas Udahemuka, Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority Director General. Photo: Courtesy.

Rwanda set to benefit from liberalised air transport market

Monday, December 05, 2022

RwandAir's first cargo plane, a 787-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), after landing at Kigali International Airport on Thursday, November 24. Courtesy

First RwandAir cargo plane arrives

Thursday, November 24, 2022