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Connecting East Africa with reliable regional air service.
Headquarters
Kampala, Uganda
East African Airlines is a Ugandan carrier operating under the IATA code QU and ICAO designator UGX, using the radio callsign CRANE. The airline has served as a regional operator connecting Uganda with destinations across East and Central Africa.
The airline has operated as a smaller regional carrier, providing passenger and cargo services within the East African region. It has faced competitive pressures from larger carriers operating in the region, including the now-defunct Uganda Airlines and its successor entities.
East African Airlines has maintained a modest fleet focused on regional connectivity, serving business and leisure travelers across the African continent.
Hubs & network
The airline's primary hub is Entebbe International Airport, the main international gateway serving Uganda.
Fleet
East African Airlines has operated a small fleet of regional turboprop and jet aircraft suited for short to medium-haul African routes.
Notable facts
- ›Operates under the radio callsign CRANE, referencing Uganda's national bird, the Grey Crowned Crane.
- ›Assigned IATA code QU and ICAO code UGX.
- ›Focused primarily on regional routes within East and Central Africa.
- ›Based at Entebbe International Airport near Kampala, Uganda.
- ›Functions as a smaller independent carrier in a competitive East African aviation market.
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