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African Aviation’s Week Of Mixed Emotions

Katongole Andrew
Last updated: 6 February 2021 09:39
By Katongole Andrew 4 Min Read
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African Aviation industry has faced a week of mixed emotions, filled with happiness and sadness.

Uganda Airlines receives second A330 neo aircraft

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A330 neo © Uganda Airlines

As we had reported earlier in our news, that Uganda Airlines expected a delivery of its second A330neo aircraft from Airbus, it did receive the plane on Tuesday 2nd February 2021 at Entebbe International Airport where a colourful ceremony was held in presence of Uganda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda.

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Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda during the receiving ceremony of the second A330 neo aircraft. © Uganda Airlines

“The Government of Uganda, today received another brand new state-of-the-art Airbus A330 neo aircraft—an addition to the fleet of Uganda Airlines. This is a boost to tourism, travel, business and investment in the country. Let us promote and patronise our airline and grow the economy.” Said Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda

The delivery marks the completion of the order made by Uganda Airline for the two A330 neo aircrafts. Some of the Ugandan nationals were confused as they couldn’t differentiate the two planes, calling for clarification and demanded to have the two aircrafts parked together at the airport. Despite the similar bodies, the two aircrafts can clearly be differentiated. The recently delivered aircraft has the name of Uganda’s tallest Mountain, Mt. Rwenzori, printed on its body while the first delivered aircraft has the name of Uganda’s dormant volcano Mountain, Mt. Elgon, printed on its body. The mountain names were used as a way to promote Uganda’s tourists attractions across the globe.

On board there were 5 tons of medical goods that are to support neonatal intensive care units in Uganda.

Here at Travel Radar, we congratulate Uganda Airlines upon its acquisition of the second Airbus A330 neo aircraft.

George Amutete’s Departure

George Amutete giving a speech
George Amutete © internet

On another note, East African aviation industry was hit by death of the leading airport wildlife management expert, George Amutete. George was the head of airport wildlife management section at Kenya Airport Authority, KAA. Aviation experts in the region have expressed their sadness and paid tribute to the fallen airport wildlife management expert.
“Amutete serves as a source of inspiration for fellow and future airport wildlife management experts.” Said Harriet Nakazwe, Manager at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.
Uganda’s leading wildlife management expert, Gloria Kirabo said that the deceased had great research abilities that contributed immensely on the region’s safety. She added that George was well equipped to handle aviation wildlife management in a professional and environmentally credible manner, and that he had knowledge about different species’ behaviour they struggle with in the region.
We as Travel Radar Media extend our condolences to the family, friends and work-mates of the deceased George Amutete, may his soul rest in peace.

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Katongole Andrew
By Katongole Andrew
Aviation Reporter - Based in the African continent, Katongole is one of Travel Radar's African aviation reporters. With a passion for both bush-flying and larger commercial airlines, Katongole analyses and reports on the latest developments across the African Region, as well as more widely across Europe, the US and Middle East.
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