UCAA launches e-portal for Air Service License applications
KAMPALA – The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) announces the operationalization of the new e- Air Service Licensing system portal which can be accessed at caa.go.ug The development has been introduced following the long and tedious manual process where the applicant has been required to obtain and fill a form, attach […]
Entebbe Airport sets up special clearance stands for G77 Summit delegates
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport has been re-modified to ease travel needs and clearance for dignitaries coming to Uganda for the G77 + China summit in April. The G77 is the largest intergovernmental organization of developing countries in the United Nations, used as a platform to […]
New terminal to reduce congestion at airport says UCAA
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Director Airports & Aviation Security Mr Ayub Sooma has said the new extension to the arrivals and departures lounge will help to reduce congestion at the Airport. “The remodification of the passenger building is intended to solve issues of arrival and departure, today our […]
Transport Minister tours Entebbe International Airport to follow up preparations for G77+China summit
ENTEBBE – State Minister of Transport Joy Kabatsi, visited Entebbe International Airport on Thursday, February to stand on the latest preparations of receiving the G77+China delegations slated to come to Uganda in April. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority officials led by the Managing Director, Dr. David Kakuba, guided the minister on […]
Stakeholders Sensitized on Tracking Wildlife Trafficking through E.I.A
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority hosted a one-day Routes Partnership training for Entebbe International Airport staff in the KOICA Training Room at the UCAA Head Office in Entebbe on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The training featured participants from the various government agencies involved in tracking wildlife trafficking through Entebbe International Airport […]
CAA donates medical equipment worth Shs20m to Entebbe referral hospital
In Summary Mr Robert Mpanga, the Hospital administrator, commended the UCAA for the support saying the hospital had some medical equipment although they weren’t enough. By EVE MUGANGA The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday donated medical equipment and supplies worth Shs20 millions to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. The […]
Google Loon Signs Overflight Agreement with Uganda’s Government
Google Loon, the tech giant’s subsidiary that works with helium powered balloons that provide internet has announced an overflight agreement with Uganda. They signed an agreement in Kampala with representatives from Loon and the Ugandan government. The overflight permissions in Africa are key as Loon works towards the provision of […]
Loon cleared for take-off in Uganda
Alphabet subsidiary Loon inked a deal with Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to begin flights over the country, allowing it to supply connectivity services in hard-to-reach areas and potential disaster zones. At a media event in capital city Kampala, UCAA director general David Kakuba signed the agreement with Loon head […]
CAA impressed by Hoima international airport construction works
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has applauded the ongoing works at Hoima International Airport in Kabaale Sub County in Hoima district. Eng. Edward Kaweesi Ndawula, the CAA Board Chairperson who led his board members on a field visit to the construction site on Tuesday, said they are impressed by […]
CAA to celebrate Aviation Week with senior golfers
In Summary USGS is made of golfers of 55 years and above. It’s head Mark Ntege believes the tournament has grown leaps and bounds. By DARREN ALLAN KYEYUNE & PAUL ADUDE The country is still in a delightful mode after the government in April relaunched the National carrier Uganda Airlines […]