RwandAir CEO sees tie-up with Qatar Airways boosting cargo trade across Africa

RwandAir CEO sees tie-up with Qatar Airways boosting cargo trade across Africa

Qatar - RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo said her airline was very proud to partner with Qatar Airways Cargo to launch the brand-new Kigali Cargo Hub, which would open up new cargo opportunities across Africa.

“Africa is home to a hugely diverse economy, with businesses and entrepreneurs looking for better connections to create new markets and expand inward investment. Together have created a fantastic new facility to meet this growing demand across Africa,” Makolo said as RwandAir welcomed the arrival of a Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777x freighter at the airline’s home hub in Kigali, to mark the official launch of the major new cargo facility.

RwandAir on Wednesday launched a major new African cargo hub in partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo.

The new Kigali Cargo Hub is part of a long-term strategic plan for the cargo division of RwandAir, which has seen cargo carried rise by nearly 26% in the last five years.

The initiative will help RwandAir develop Kigali into a regional cargo powerhouse, boosting exports and imports around Africa and strengthening links with key overseas markets.

The partnership saw Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) provide consultancy support to RwandAir Cargo to help improve its already highly successful cargo handling performance.

Besides Makolo and other senior