East African Airlines is a Ugandan carrier operating under the IATA code QU and ICAO designator UGX, using the radio callsign CRANE. The airline has served as a regional operator connecting Uganda with destinations across East and Central Africa. The airline has operated as a smaller regional carrier, providing passenger and cargo services within the East African region. It has faced competitive pressures from larger carriers operating in the region, including the now-defunct Uganda Airlines and its successor entities. East African Airlines has maintained a modest fleet focused on regional connectivity, serving business and leisure travelers across the African continent.