This archive report was first published on 29 November 2019.
On Tuesday, Jambojet made its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda, marking a major milestone in its regional expansion strategy. The airline will operate once daily from its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to Kigali International Airport.
According to Jambojet Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka, the airline is banking on the huge opportunity that the African market offers. "Today, we mark a major milestone in our regional expansion strategy. Our aim is to grow our footprint across the continent, while offering a unique product for these markets," said Kilavuka.
With the launch of Kigali flights, Jambojet aims to grow its footprint across the continent, offering a unique product for these markets. The airline has already flown over three million passengers since its inception in 2014, with 30 per cent of them being first-time flyers.
Jambojet was also among the 165 aircraft showcased at the recent 2019 Dubai Airshow. The airline operates flights to five local destinations and one regional destination, Entebbe, Uganda, from its hub in Nairobi.
It's worth noting that Jambojet is eyeing other destinations, including South Sudan, Mogadishu, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Union of the Comoros, and Malawi.
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