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RwandAir to expand long-haul operations with new aircraft

African carrier RwandAir has taken delivery of its third long-haul aircraft to allow for further network expansion.

The Airbus A330-200 is based at the carrier’s Kigali hub to help expand operations with additional flights to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

RwandAir will operate the new wide-body aircraft to its key destinations including London, Brussels, Lagos and Dubai.

The A330 has a two class configuration with 30 seats in business class and 222 in economy.

The addition of the new Airbus will bring the airline’s fleet to 13, consisting of three long-haul aircraft, nine short-haul and one freighter.

Chief executive Yvonne Makolo said: “We are excited to be expanding our fleet further with the addition of our third long-haul aircraft.

“Its addition will allow us to continue our route expansion and offer customers even more connections.”

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