African Pilot Magazine

Aviation in Rwanda

10 April 2026
Rwanda Issues Tender for Construction of Aviation Skills Centre Infrastructure at Kigali International Airport
Rwanda has issued an international tender for academic blocks and an aircraft hangar at Kigali International…
28 January 2026
Oman Air Announces New Direct Flights to Rwanda, Strengthening Connectivity Between Muscat and Kigali
Oman Air will launch direct flights between Muscat and Kigali in June 2026, strengthening air connectivity,…
16 November 2025
Bugesera International Airport
9 November 2025
Rwanda’s Vision for Aviation Growth: Policy, Innovation and Openness Drive Integration
At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable…

IATA’s Value of Air Transport study shows aviation contributes USD 160m to Rwanda’s GDP, supports…

RwandAir boosts operations with two new Boeing 737-800s and returning aircraft, reducing delays and enhancing…

The MCDF has approved a USD105,000 grant to support concept development for Kigali’s New International…

Qatar Airways resumes Doha–Kigali flights, expanding its Africa network to 30 destinations and reinforcing partnerships…

Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50 years of service to Kigali, Rwanda, marking a major milestone in…

Aviation AFRICA Summit 2025 returns to Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together industry leaders to discuss collaboration,…

Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…

In September 2024, the African Development Bank announced that the Government of Rwanda (GoR) had…

Explore the Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) in Rwanda, a US$ 26.6 million…