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RwandAir (WB, Kigali) plans to launch scheduled services from Kigali via Accra, Ghana to New York JFK in December 2021 using its own A330-200 or A330-300.

According to the airline’s application to the US Department of Transportation for an amendment to its current US Foreign Air Carrier Permit, RwandAir has already secured authorisation from Ghana to use Accra as the last point-of-departure into the US.

"RwandAir has already secured authorization from the Government of the Republic of Ghana to use Kotoka International Airport as the Last Point of Departure (LPD) into the United States of America," it said. "At Accra, the airline will exercise fifth (5th) freedom traffic rights as provided for in the bilateral air service agreements of both US and Ghana with Rwanda."

RwandAir requests that its existing US foreign air carrier permit be amended to allow it to use its own aircraft and crew, in addition to code-shares and wet-leases, for scheduled and charter flights for passengers, property (including cargo) and mail between any point/s...