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Uganda Airlines Orders Four Boeing 737-8 MAX and Four 787-9 Dreamliner Airplanes

Boeing has today announced that Uganda Airlines has placed their first-ever Boeing order, which includes four 737-8 MAX Jets and four 787-9 Dreamliners.


Uganda Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX and 787-9 Dreamliner Rendering - Courtesy Boeing
Uganda Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX and 787-9 Dreamliner Rendering - Courtesy Boeing

On Tuesday (July 21, 2026), from the Farnborough Air Show, Boeing announced that Uganda Airlines, the national flag carrier of Uganda, has placed their first Boeing airplane order.  The order includes four Boeing 737-8 MAX jets and four Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which will support growing demand across the carrier’s regional and international network.  The Boeing 737-8 MAX can fly 160-180 passengers in a two-class configuration with a range up to 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), and is well-suited for Uganda Airlines' intra-Africa routes and service to the Middle East and India.  With a range up to 8,300 nautical miles (15,370 km), the 787-9 will support the airline's high-demand long-haul routes to the Middle East, Asia and Europe.


In Tuesday’s announcement, Uganda Airlines’ CEO, Ato Girma Wake, said,


“This commitment with Boeing marks a defining step in Uganda Airlines’ growth journey and in our broader ambition to position Entebbe as a strategic aviation hub for the region.  The aircraft will strengthen our ability to connect Uganda more efficiently to regional, continental and international markets, while supporting trade, tourism, investment and cargo development.  Just as importantly, this partnership brings together Uganda Airlines and Boeing in a long-term relationship focused not only on fleet growth, but also on technical excellence, training and capacity building.  We are proud to celebrate this milestone at Farnborough as we invest in the future of our national carrier and in Uganda's economic transformation.”


Also commenting on Uganda Airlines’ first-ever Boing order, Boeing’s SVP – Commercial Sales and Marketing, Brad McMullen, said,


“We’re pleased to welcome Uganda Airlines as a Boeing customer and support the airline’s next phase of growth with the 737-8 and 787-9.  These airplanes offer efficiency, range and versatility to help Uganda Airlines strengthen and expand its network.”


Uganda Airlines is Uganda’s national carrier, a full-service passenger and cargo carrier that began operations in 2019.  The carrier offers scheduled air transportation services in East Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe.  Currently, Uganda Airlines flies to 17 destinations in 13 countries from its hub in Entebbe, Uganda.



Source: Boeing / PRNewswire

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