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RwandAir, Uganda order the Airbus A330 Neos

The first flight of the new Airbus A330 in October 2017, in France. Airbus A330 Neos are becoming more popular in East Africa. AFP PHOTO | PASCAL PAVANI

By  Michael Wakabi

Contributor

Nation Media Group

Airbus A330 Neos are becoming more popular in East Africa, with RwandAir and Uganda Airlines operating the aircraft.

Rwanda’s national carrier will be taking delivery of two A330-900 Neos next year for flights to the US and Asia. Uganda has signed a deal for the delivery of two of the planes.

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