London Gatwick Gains The World’s Longest Rare Airbus A330-800 Flight From Today

Uganda Airlines expanded its international route network by launching its first-ever direct nonstop flights from Entebbe (EBB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on May 18, 2025. The route is served by Uganda Airlines' Airbus A330-800 widebody aircraft, making Gatwick one of the few airports worldwide to welcome this rare aircraft type. In fact, the Ugandan carrier will be the first airline to operate the A330-800 at Gatwick. Airbus Stock Code AIR Business Type Planemaker Date Founded December 18, 1970 CEO Guillaume Faury The announcement of this new European route comes amid increasing trade and tourism ties between Uganda and the…