Uganda Airlines will next month take an important step towards increasing its operational capacity when it adds an Airbus A320neo to its fleet. A wet-lease agreement, in which the lessor supplies the entire aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, will enable the acquisition.
Uganda Airlines is demonstrating its commitment to growth and service expansion with this strategic move, which coincides with the airline’s finalization of a permanent aircraft acquisition. The Airbus A320neo’s impending arrival indicates the airline’s proactive approach to meeting growing passenger demand and addressing its fleet needs, even though specifics of the lease agreement are still unknown.
The chief executive officer of Uganda Airlines, Jennifer Bamuturaki, acknowledged the company’s continuous staffing issues. “We are actively hiring both pilots and flight attendants, both domestically and abroad,” she said.
Five pilots have recently retired, which has made the airline’s admission of a staffing shortage, especially in the pilot segment, even more acute. This phenomenon is not specific to Uganda Airlines; rather, it is a reflection of a global trend driven by factors like the aging pilot population, growing demand for air travel, and strict training requirements.
Uganda Airlines has temporarily cut its daily flight schedule to Juba and Nairobi from three to two in order to lessen the impact of the staff shortage. The airline’s Director of Operations, David Kaweesi, stressed that despite these modifications, the airline strictly complies with international regulations, guaranteeing sufficient keeping operational integrity and making sure crew members get enough sleep.
Uganda Airlines is investigating options, such as raising the retirement age of pilots, in order to address the ongoing challenges, retain experienced staff, and improve its training capabilities. These steps are in line with the airline’s long-term goal of striking a balance between expansion and efficient workforce management in order to maintain safe and effective operations and satisfy the changing demands of its customers.
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