Entebbe Airport now fully automated; security, safety to improve
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority(UCAA) in 2016 embarked on a $9.5million (Shs40billion) automation process that included the establishment and operationalization of an Airport Operations Database (AODB), a Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS), and a Terminal Operations Control Centre (TOCC) at Entebbe International Airport. On Thursday, the automated system was commissioned […]
Entebbe International Airport Handles Highest Number Of Passengers In Seven Months
Home > News > International News > Entebbe International Airport Handles Highest Number Of Passengers In Seven MonthsINTERNATIONAL NEWS Entebbe International Airport Handles Highest Number Of Passengers In Seven Months Taddewo William SenyonyiAugust 26, 20220 Entebbe International Airport has registered a tremendous increase in passengers after easing of COVID-19 restrictions Entebbe International Airport handled 151,653 international […]
Heavy punishments for offenders will help curb human trafficking, stakeholders say
Stakeholders have reiterated the need to make human trafficking a risky venture for anyone to invest in, as one of the best ways to curb the vice. “This is very chilling crime. Human trafficking shouldn’t be something we tolerate any further. The vice has continued to flourish because we haven’t […]
Don’t fall victims! Govt, development partners, CSOs call for vigilance as Uganda commemorates world day against trafficking in persons
ENTEBBE – Uganda, on Saturday, joined the rest of the world to commemorate world day against trafficking in persons. The national event – held at Entebbe International Airport was organised by the government of Uganda through line Ministries of Works and Transport and Internal Affairs together with Uganda Civil Aviation […]
Search and Rescue plans for S. Sudan
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Deputy Director General, Olive B. Lumonya and Manager Air Traffic Management, Geoffrey Okot met the South Sudan Minister of Transport, Hon. Modut Biar Yel, on July 19, 2022 in Juba and discussed issues of mutual interest in the aviation industry, including plans for search and rescue […]
Uganda: CAA Issues Travel Advisory to Pilgrims, Warns of Delays At Entebbe Airport
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has issued a travel advisory to all Muslim pilgrims heading to Mecca for Hajj to plan for delays at departure at Entebbe airport. According to the authority, this is due to the growing number of passengers passing through the airport amid the ongoing expansion […]
Frequently Asked Questions and Procedures in Relation to Covid-19 Requirements at Entebbe International Airport as Per March 7, 2023
What are the requirements/arrival process for arriving passengers? Passengers through Entebbe International Airport are reminded that the requirement for COVID-19 certificates for arriving passengers was dropped (no longer relevant), effective March 7, 2023. What are the requirements for departing passengers? For departing passengers, it is only applied when the destination […]
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
come to our 23rd routes newsletter! Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and we celebrate them in our weekly newsletter. We’ve covered a selection of new routes and relaunches that took off in the last week. Why not sign up and receive our newsletter in your email inbox every week? Discover […]
Saudi Airlines launches direct flights to Uganda
Saudi Arabian carrier, Saudi Airlines, on Wednesday commenced direct flights from Riyadh to Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport. The inaugural flight arrived in Entebbe at 7am with about 300 passengers aboard an Airbus 330-300, according to the airline, and was welcomed with a traditional gun salute. The airline is the first to […]
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority boosts the 2021 Seniors Golf Tourney
At Uganda Golf Club, Kampala The Uganda Seniors Golfing Society (USGS) and Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA) have a special unique bond. It is a bond that was mended on earth and blessed in heaven. For the 6th time in a row, UCCA has financially boosted the seniors golfing tournament with […]