Rwandair Express
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Rwandair Express (WB/RWD) is Rwanda's national airline, headquartered in Kigali. Operating from three African hubs, it serves 25 destinations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia with a modern mixed fleet.
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Rwandair Express (IATA: WB, ICAO: RWD) is Rwanda's flag carrier, established in 2002 and rebranded under its current name in March 2009. The airline is 60% owned by Qatar Airways and holds multiple international certifications including EASA, IOSA, and ISAGO compliance, reflecting its commitment to safety and operational standards.
The airline operates from three strategic hubs: Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Kigali International Airport in Rwanda, and Cadjehoun Airport in Benin. This network positioning allows Rwandair Express to connect passengers across West, Central, and East Africa while offering onward links to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The carrier serves approximately 25 destinations, making it a significant regional player in African aviation.
Rwandair Express operates a modern, aircraft-diverse fleet comprising Airbus A330 widebodies for long-haul services, Boeing 737 narrowbodies for regional trunk routes, and regional turboprops including Bombardier CRJ900 and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 aircraft. This combination enables flexible capacity management across short-haul, medium-range, and international routes.