Luanda - Angola and Rwanda on Wednesday, in the Province of Luanda, signed a memorandum of understanding, focused on the operationalization of passenger and cargo air services, as part of the expansion of the connectivity strategy between the two countries.
In accordance with the Yamoussoukro Decision, which governs the Single Air Transport Market in Africa, the agreement was signed by the chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), Amélia Kuvíngua and by the Rwandan ambassador to Angola, Charles Rudakubana.
The document will allow airlines of the two states to operate weekly and unlimited services on their respective routes, with any type of aircraft, as well as to operationalize fifth freedom rights at intra-African points without restrictions.
“Fifth freedom” rights guarantee that flag carriers from both states fly over the capitals (Luanda and Kigali) and, from there, can extend their routes to other parts of the continent.
At the time, Amélia Kuvíngua, highlighted the importance of the agreement for connectivity between Angola and the entire African region, considering that it will boost the economy, attracting more tourists to the country.
She explained that the start of operations depends on consultation between the respective airlines.
In light of the challenges that Angola set itself when adopting the Single Air Transport Market in Africa, the official ensured the continuous updating of existing memoranda with other African countries.
In turn, Charles Rudakubana, highlighted that the document puts the Fifth Freedom into practice.
He reaffirmed visa exemptions between the two countries and desired greater volume in commercial negotiations, to the benefit of the Angolan and Rwandan people.
This memorandum reinforces another document signed in 2018.
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