Rwandair began operations on 1st December 2002 as "Rwandair Express", the new national carrier (passenger Air transportation as the core activity) for Rwanda with a concession to carry out airport groundhandling (ancillary activity) at Kigali International Airport, Kanombe.

Our Mission:

"To provide unsurpassed, safe and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world, while ensuring a fair return on investment."

Our Vision:

"To be the airline of obvious choice in the markets we serve"

Our Corporate Objectives:

(a) To provide safe, secure and reliable air transportation services on all our selected routes, thereby linking Rwanda with the rest of the world.

(b) To operate with aircrafts and other equipments that are maintained to the highest international standards.

(c) To ensure that our Airline is well integrated in the industry.

(d) To serve customers warmly and efficiently, continuously benchmarking with the best-run competitors and globally.

(e) To enhance shareholder value through profitability and capital growth.

(f) To create and maintain a working environment that encourages employees to continuously improve their knowledge and exploit their full potential.

(g) To encourage and participate in the promotion of the growth of the tourism industry in Rwanda.

(h) To facilitate the movement of people and goods for the promotion of trade and industry for the well being of Rwanda.