It is the Kagombe’s affair at 2023 Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Seniors Golf Open
Overview: The UCAA seniors tournament is a signature event in the activities of the annual Aviation week. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Seniors Golf Open 2023 Overall winners: Men: Charles Kagombe – 137 Net Ladies: Edrae Kagombe – 142 Net Gross winners:https://56a73cace62a116d9a26e191fbe88965.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html Men: J.B Ahn – 156 Gross Ladies: Katy Kabenge – 171 […]
Entebbe airport ready for NAM, G77 guests – govt
What you need to know: While speaking at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) stakeholders’ engagement breakfast yesterday, Gen Katumba said this was because the airport has been expanded. Entebbe International Airport can accommodate up to 70 aircraft that will carry visiting presidents during the forthcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and […]
UCAA gives Seniors Golf sh15m boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Seniors Golf Association (USGA) has been handed a sh15 million boost by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority ahead of the Seniors Open set for December 2-3. “Our partnership with CAA has been on for many years and we are glad that it coincides […]
Uganda and Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement
The Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) between Uganda and Saudi Arabia was signed on November 10, 2023, in Riyadh, on the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit. The agreement aims to facilitate scheduled international air services for airlines from both countries, including Uganda Airlines, Saudia and Flynas. Representatives from Uganda, led by officials from […]
President inspects airport facilities ahead of NAM/G77 Summit
The President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, inspected facilities at Entebbe International Airport, including completed and on-going projects on Saturday, November 18, 2023 ahead of Uganda’s hosting of the NAM/G77+ China Summit in January 2024.
How upgrades can help pull in more wildlife tourists…
Uganda is seeking to upgrade a series of up-country airstrips to handle international flights, as well as boosting tourism to the country’s national parks. International air passengers will be able to fly direct to several of Uganda’s national parks and protected areas, if a government scheme comes to fruition. Up-country […]
UCAA conducts mock bomb threat drill at Entebbe Airport
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Thursday conducted a full-scale exercise to test the staff’s readiness to respond to a bomb threat at Entebbe International Airport. The exercise simulated a situation involving flight No. AF 347, with 40 passengers and three crew members […]
Entebbe Airport to Handle 3.5 million Passengers Per Year by July 2024
Entebbe International Airport will be able to manage 3.5 million passengers per year by 2024. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Director General, Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, made the revelation on Thursday while addressing the Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure. The Committee was on a visit to the Airport. Entebbe Airport is […]
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Gets New Board of Directors
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has a new board of directors that will oversee the operation of flights in the country for the next three years. The new board was inaugurated on September 27, 2023, by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, at the ministry’s head […]
Entebbe Airport: Menzies Aviation Switches to Electric Ground Handling Equipment
The electric equipment worth Shs3.6 billion will not only provide a safer environment but will also add value to customers’ experiences and those of airline companies Jackie Namatovu August 6, 2023 The management of Menzies Aviation, formerly known as Entebbe Handling Services Ltd. (ENHAS), has installedelectric ground handling equipment at Entebbe […]