Our Fleet

"We invest heavily in training and maintenance for you to fly safely. Our highest aim is to get customer satisfaction"

RwandAir Chief Pilot Charalampos Zafeirakis.


RwandAir has embarked on a fleet acquisition plan with the future in mind. We go about this by investing in safety, technology and efficient planes. To learn more about our fleet (current and planned), view a model or class of aircraft from the list below. Our seating plan is designed for safety, privacy and a feeling of spaciousness as you travel with us.

Boeing 737-500 Specifications

Seating Capacity 12 Business Class, 80 Economy Class
Cargo Capacity 23.3m3
Overall Length 31.1m
Wingspan 28.9m
Overall Height 11.1m
Cabin Width/Height 3.54m/2.20m
Max. Takeoff Weight 133,210lb
Cruising Speed / Max. Speed Mach 0.74 / Mach 0.82

Bombardier DASH-8 100 Series

Seating Capacity 37 Single Cabin
Cargo Capacity n/a
Overall Length 22.25m
Wingspan 25.89m
Overall Height 7.49m
Cabin Width/Height 2.51m/-
Max. Takeoff Weight 36,300lb
Cruising Speed / Max. Speed - / 310mph

Boeing 737-800NG Specifications

Seating Capacity 16 Business Class - 51' pitch, 138 Economy Class - 31' pitch
Cargo Capacity 21.4 - 52.0m3
Overall Length 39.5m
Wingspan 34.3m
Overall Height 12.5m
Cabin Width/Height 3.54m/-
Max. Takeoff Weight 155,500lb
Cruising Speed / Max. Speed 809.5kph / -