East African

Uganda · CRANE

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UGX

ICAO

IATA

TravelerPulse profile

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.

Wikipedia

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