{"id":190346,"date":"2026-07-21T12:30:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=190346"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:29:16","slug":"farnborough-airshow-uganda-airlines-places-first-direct-order-with-boeing-for-737-max-and-787-dreamliner-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/07\/farnborough-airshow-uganda-airlines-places-first-direct-order-with-boeing-for-737-max-and-787-dreamliner-jets.html","title":{"rendered":"Farnborough Airshow: Uganda Airlines Places First Direct Order with Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the Farnborough International Airshow, Uganda Airline<\/strong>s announced a landmark order for four Boeing 737-8s and four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners<\/strong>. The transaction marks the carrier\u2019s first direct aircraft purchase from the American manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed to meet sustained growth in passenger and cargo demand, the deal underpins the airline\u2019s fleet modernization plan while strengthening Entebbe International Airport\u2019s position as a key East African aviation hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis commitment with Boeing marks a decisive step in Uganda Airlines’ growth journey and our broader ambition to position Entebbe as a strategic aviation hub for the region. These aircraft will enhance our capability to connect Uganda more efficiently with regional, continental, and international markets, while driving trade, tourism, investment, and cargo capacity development.\u201d
\u2014 Ato Girma Wake, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flag carrier currently serves 17 destinations across 13 countries from its main hub at Entebbe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Partnership and Technical Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The agreement goes beyond fleet acquisition, establishing the foundation for a long-term commercial and industrial partnership between the two organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are pleased to welcome Uganda Airlines as a Boeing customer and to support the next phase of their growth with the 737-8 and 787-9. These aircraft offer the efficiency, range, and versatility required to help Uganda Airlines strengthen and expand its network.\u201d
\u2014 Brad McMullen, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing at Boeing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership encompasses comprehensive programs centered on three core pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n