RwandAir (Kigali) has leased two Boeing 737-500s from GECAS as a stop-gap measure until its two new Boeing 737-800s are delivered in 2011. The first, ext-LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 737-55D 9XR-WD (msn 27416, ex SP-LKA), was delivered on June 7.
For further details read this published report from AllAfrica.com:
RwandAir (Kigali) has signed a firm contract for two new Boeing 737-800s.
RwandAir (Kigali) troubles continue. One of its newly-acquired Bombardier CRJ200s remains grounded at Nairobi due to a bird strike.
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RwandAir (Kigali) is planning to add its first Boeing 767 and 737-800 in March. The company is also planning to add Johannesburg and the Kigali-JNB route on February 2.
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RwandAir Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) D-ACHG (msn 7439) CGN, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
RwandAir (Kigali) as previously reported, is acquiring two CRJ200s from Lufthansa. The flag carrier is also negotiating for two Boeing 737-800s for delivery in 2011.
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www.reuters.com/article/idAFLDE5BF01G20091216?rpc=44
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JetLink Express (Nairobi) was the operator of the CRJ100 (5Y-JLD, msn 7197) operating for RwandAir (Kigali) that crashed yesterday into the terminal building at Kigali yesterday. The aircraft was in JetLink colors. We have more details and information.
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www.newtimes.co.rw/index.php?issue=14078&article=22458
aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20091112-0
RwandAir Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) D-ACHG (msn 7439) CGN, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
RwandAir (Kigali) had an odd incident today in Kigali with a reported Bombardier CRJ100. Although details are still sketchy according to this published report the airliner slammed into the side of the terminal building. Passengers and crew members were taken to local hospitals.
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