If you had any doubts about Rwandair's commitment to punching above its weight as well as taking on more established carriers in the East African sub - region, its time to have a rethink! The airline is committed to growing very quickly into a National carrier to reckon with.

Good move Rwandair!

QT.

RwandAir Takes Delivery of New Boeing 737, Scheduled to Land in Kigali Today

Rwanda's national carrier, RwandAir has made a new acquisition; a Boeing 737-800NG which is expected in Kigali today having left Seattle in the United States on Monday.

The Boeing aircraft is the first of two new orders from the American Airframe manufacturer.

The new aircraft christened 'Kalisimbi' is expected to increase the airline's fleet to ten aircraft and it is expected to facilitate the carrier's growing route network both on the continent as well as beyond.

The airline in September acquired a brand new Airbus 330-200, - nicknamed 'Ubumwe' (unity). (click on highlighted text to read more)

The expansion of the fleet is at a time when the airline is preparing to commence services to Gatwick (LGW), London's second-busiest airport next year (click to read more) as well as the American market during 2017.