The airline received the aircraft on Monday, August 24, 2026.
RwandAir said the new aircraft is the first of five Airbus A330 planes it plans to add to its fleet as part of its continued expansion strategy.
The additional aircraft are expected to increase the airline’s passenger capacity on international routes and support its plans to expand long-haul operations.
The newly acquired Airbus A330-200 joins other A330-200 aircraft already operated by RwandAir.
The Airbus A330-200 has a cargo capacity of 109.10 cubic metres, measures 58.37 metres in length, has a wingspan of 60.30 metres and a maximum take-off weight of up to 242 tonnes.
RwandAir said the arrival of the aircraft is not only aimed at increasing the size of its fleet but will also contribute to improving the services offered to passengers.
The new addition comes as the airline continues to expand its long-haul operations, connecting Rwanda to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.
In a statement, RwandAir described the arrival as another milestone in its journey to provide quality services and strengthen air connectivity between Rwanda and the rest of the world.
The airline operates a mixed fleet serving both regional and long-haul routes, including Airbus A330-300 and A330-200 aircraft, Boeing 737 aircraft and Bombardier Q400 Next Generation aircraft.
The wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft play a key role in RwandAir’s long-haul international operations, while the Boeing 737 and Bombardier Q400 aircraft are mainly used to connect Kigali with destinations across the region.
