Uganda to Host the 2027 IFATCA Global Conference
Uganda was confirmed as the host of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) Global Conference in 2027. The announcement was delivered on behalf of the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, by the Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Ms. […]
UCAA HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING FOR NEW AIR OPERATORS
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority convened the 52nd Board Air Services Licensing committee meeting, a public hearing, to consider new applicants for Air Service Licenses at Four Points By Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday, November 7, 2025. During the engagement, three applications by Flight Training Center, Aerojet Aviation Ltd and […]
Uganda Hosts Regional Workshop on Flight Crew and Flight Dispatch Skill Test Standards
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA), officially opened the Regional Workshop on Flight Crew and Flight Dispatch Skill Test Standards at Protea Skyz Hotel, Naguru. The workshop, running from November 17 to 21, 2025, brings together aviation regulators, training […]
Uganda Concludes Successful Bilateral Air Services Negotiations at ICAN2025
Uganda concluded a successful round of high-level bilateral air services negotiations at the 17th ICAO Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2025) event held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The annual ICAN platform brings together States from around the world to review and negotiate air transport agreements aimed at expanding global connectivity and […]
NATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT FACILITATION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Ministry of Works and Transport in conjunction with Uganda Civil Aviation Authority held the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee meeting on October 29, 2025 at Entebbe International Airport. Other participants in the meeting included officials from Airlines, Ground Handling companies, Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, Uganda Revenue Authority, […]
Uganda’s Entebbe Airport Achieves Record Passenger, Cargo Growth
Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport has recorded its highest-ever passenger and cargo traffic, according to data released by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). In August, the airport, the country’s primary international airport, recorded 243,089 international passengers, with 116,507 arrivals and 126,582 departures, surpassing July’s previous total of 230,577 passengers. Cargo […]
Uganda hosts the 20th NAFISAT Supervisory Board Meeting
The Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, this morning, opened the 20th NAFISAT Supervisory Board Meeting, taking place from 14th to 17th October 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The meeting, organized by UCAA in collaboration with Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) […]
GOOD NEWS: Katumba, Bamwesigye Lead Uganda to Historical ICAO Council Membership
Uganda has secured a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council following elections at the ongoing 42nd Session of the @icao in Montreal, Canada. The Assembly, composed of 192 Member States, elected Uganda to the Council for the term 2025–2028 after a competitive process in which Uganda garnered […]
UCAA Drives Green Aviation and Secures Global Influence with ICAO Council Seat
This dual commitment was highlighted at the national workshop on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and CORSIA Eligible Fuels (CEF), held today at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala. The workshop, co-organised by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the EU-CORSIA Africa and Caribbean Project, and attended […]
Uganda Secures Prestigious Seat on Global Aviation Council
Uganda has been elected to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council for the 2025–2028 term, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aviation diplomacy. The announcement came during the 42nd ICAO Assembly, where Uganda secured 155 out of 185 votes in a competitive election under Part III, which ensures […]