Rwanda

Morocco and Rwanda signed a bilateral air services agreement that is set to boost air connectivity and intra-African trade between the two countries.

The benefits of an open aviation market have been proven globally, yet in Africa, protectionism still prevails, with few exceptions.

Rwanda and Senegal have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to strengthen air connectivity, enhance economic cooperation, and expand trade opportunities.

IATA says Rwanda is stepping up efforts to become a leading aviation hub in Africa through investments in infrastructure, training and regional connectivity.

Business aviation in Africa is emerging as a critical engine for development, industry leader Dawit Lemma says.

Rwanda’s national carrier RwandAir received two Boeing 737-800 aircraft on Aug. 27, one of which is already in operation.

Qatar Airways views the partnership as a way to increase its footprint in Africa.

The two airlines have deepened ties with the new partnership through Doha and Kigali.

If approved by the US Transportation Department, flights between Kigali and New York will operate via Accra, Ghana.

Service to Bangui starts next week but the airline’s flights to London have been banned by the UK government under its latest COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Rwanda’s government recently agreed to sell a 49% stake in national carrier Rwandair to help boost connectivity to the Central African country.