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Uganda Airlines Enhances Operational Efficiency with Wet Lease of A320-200

Mourice Muhoozi by Mourice Muhoozi
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Uganda Airlines has taken a significant step towards boosting its operational efficiency by entering into a short-term wet lease agreement for an Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Lithuanian-based DAT.

This marks the second time in 2024 that the national carrier has resorted to a wet lease arrangement, reflecting a strategic move to manage increasing demand and optimize its fleet capacity.

The newly leased A320-200 is configured with 12 business class seats and 144 economy class seats, adding a considerable boost to Uganda Airlines’ fleet. It is set to complement the airline’s existing CRJ and A330 aircraft, some of which are currently undergoing maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. The decision to lease this aircraft follows the airline’s earlier wet lease in May 2024, when it brought in a 160-seater Airbus A320 from Johannesburg-based Global Airways.

Jenifer Bamuturaki, the CEO of Uganda Airlines, expressed her satisfaction with this new addition, emphasizing its importance in catering to growing demand across the airline’s network. “We are delighted to announce this partnership with Lithuanian Airlines. With this new lease, we will increase capacity deployment to cater to growing demand on key routes,” Bamuturaki stated.

The A320-200 is expected to address specific capacity challenges on high-demand routes, including Johannesburg and Kinshasa. Additionally, it will support strengthened operations to Nairobi, Lagos, and Abuja. The timing of the lease aligns with the busy winter season, which typically sees an uptick in both leisure and business travel, further underlining the strategic nature of the decision.

The introduction of the Airbus A320-200 is seen as a key part of Uganda Airlines’ efforts to improve passenger experience. In the past, the carrier has faced criticism for operating smaller aircraft on routes that were advertised for larger models, leading to frustrations over cramped seating and limited baggage capacity. The addition of the A320-200 is expected to alleviate these issues by offering more spacious seating and providing enhanced cargo options, thus improving both the passenger experience and cargo services.

While the lease is a positive step in the right direction, Uganda Airlines recognizes that temporary solutions like this wet lease will not suffice for long-term growth. The airline has expressed a need for additional aircraft and is actively working towards optimizing its route network to ensure that it can maintain and sustain customer satisfaction and growth in the long term.

Wet leasing, a common practice in aviation, involves one airline leasing an aircraft along with its crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) to another airline. This allows the lessee to expand capacity without the long-term commitment of aircraft ownership. The lessee pays based on the hours operated, making it an efficient and flexible solution for airlines facing fluctuating demand or temporary operational needs.

For Uganda Airlines, this latest lease agreement represents more than just an operational boost. It is an opportunity to strengthen its competitive position in the East African aviation market and offer more reliable services to its growing customer base.


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