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Eagle Air is an airline based in Kampala, Uganda. It operates regional scheduled services and charter flights across East and Central Africa. Its main base is Entebbe International Airport.
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History
The airline was established in June 1994 and started operations in November 1994. It is owned by Tony Rubombora (62.5%), Managing Director, and Charles Muthama (37.5%), Chairman. It has over 50 employees (as of March 2011).
In 2006, the airline started operations to Uganda's national parks. South Sudan banned Eagle Air from operations to the airport in Yei, alleging violations of the country's aviation regulations.
In 2008, the airline temporarily suspended operations due to a fuel shortage in Uganda.
Services
Eagle Air offers scheduled and chartered flights to domestic and certain regional destinations, including air safaris to Ugandan national parks. In addition, it offers chartered flights within the East and Central Africa Region.
Destinations
According to its website, as of May 2016 Eagle Air operates regular services as follows:
Fleet
As of August 2010, the Eagle Air fleet includes:
Accidents and incidents
A 2001 Eagle Air crash killed two Congolese rebel leaders.