Boeing has received a double-digit aircraft order from Uganda Airlines worth $985 million, as the carrier looks to expand both passenger and cargo operations.
On June 10, 2026, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni met with Anbessie Yitbarek, Boeing’s Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for Africa, to finalize the agreement.
Uganda Airlines committed to purchase eight unspecified new passenger aircraft and two cargo planes, a 767 Converted Freighter and a 737 Boeing Converted Freighter.
Unconfirmed local media reports stated that the passenger aircraft includes four Boeing 787 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX.
The signing ceremony was held at the State House in the presence of senior government officials, US Embassy officials, members of the Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines, and representatives of Boeing.
“This marks a major step in expanding Uganda’s aviation capacity and strengthening global connectivity,” Minister of Finance Planning, Henry Musasizi, said. “The fleet expansion, covering both passenger and cargo aircraft, will boost trade, tourism, and investment, and position Uganda as a key aviation hub in the region.”
In a statement, Uganda Airlines said the new aircraft will “significantly increase” its ability to serve regional, continental and international markets while supporting the country’s economic transformation agenda.
“The additional aircraft will facilitate trade, tourism, investment, and cargo development, directly contributing to Uganda Vision 2040 and the country’s aspiration to achieve sustainable middle-income status,” Uganda Airlines said.
The carrier added: “This milestone commemorates the beginning of a long-term partnership between Uganda Airlines and Boeing.”
The agreement also includes support from Boeing with technical expertise, training, and capacity building initiatives that are “critical for sustainable success”.
According to ch-aviation, Uganda Airlines currently operates an active fleet of five aircraft including one wet leased Boeing 737-800, an Airbus A330-800 and three Bombardier CRJ-900s.