Update on the State of Uganda’s Aviation Industry Delivered by Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye at the Uganda Media Centre on Thursday, August 3, 2023
Members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure for me to join you this morning to share with you an update on developments in Uganda’s aviation industry. I am pleased to mention that Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 842,429 international passengers (413,223 arrivals and 429,206 […]
Entebbe’s key role in the Pearl of Africa’s revival
The aviation industry in Uganda has recorded tremendous progress over the past years. In line with the Uganda Vision 2040, the Government has developed a 20-year National Civil Aviation Master Plan with Entebbe International Airport and other airfields a key component. Aproject for the upgrade and expansion of its main […]
5,363 passengers per day: Entebbe Airport records highest number of international passengers since 2019
In June 2023, Entebbe International Airport recorded 80,750 arriving and 80,165 departing passengers, a total of 160,915 international passengers, and an average of 5,363 passengers per day, the highest figure recorded since 2019. In a similar period of June 2022, 135,261 international passengers (64,458 arrivals and 70,803 departures) were recorded. […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) informs the public that there are a number of personal items that may have inadvertently been left behind at Entebbe International Airport by users of the facilities. This serves as a final reminder to members to pick the listed items from Aviation Security at […]
Enterprise Risk Management Retreat Strengthens Risk Management Culture at Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently organized a highly successful Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) retreat, aimed at integrating ERM practices into all aspects of the organization. The retreat focused on profiling the 14 most significant risks facing UCAA, with the ultimate goal of enhancing risk identification and management across all […]
May registers increased passenger traffic at Entebbe International Airport
A total of 157,209 passengers passed through Entebbe International Airport in May 2023 (77,912 departures and 79,297 arrivals), an average of 5,071 per day. The May traffic was higher than the April 2023 traffic by an average of 775 passengers per day. It is also worth noting that arriving passengers […]
UAE officials, MOW&T discuss areas of cooperation in relation to Entebbe International Airport
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum, a prominent member of the Royal family of the United Arab Emirates, paid a visit to Entebbe International Airport on June 10, 2023. During his visit, he engaged in fruitful discussions with the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Gen. […]
Entebbe Airport Enhances Passenger Experience and Facility Upgrades
Entebbe International Airport, the primary gateway to Uganda, is undergoing significant improvements aimed at enhancing passenger experience and upgrading its facilities. The Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Fred Bamwesigye, provided an update on the progress of the ongoing upgrade and expansion project while speaking to local […]
Aviation authority tips public relations practitioners on managing crises
Members of the Public Relations Association of Uganda(PRAU) have visited Entebbe International Airport in a bid to benchmark best practices and how the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has handled the various crises. Led by their president Tina Wamala, the public relations practitioners interacted with UCAA’s public affairs department on how […]
UCAA – PRAU HOLD FRUITFUL ENGAGEMENT AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority gladly hosted members of the Uganda Public Relations Association (PRAU) for a familiarisation/benchmarking visit on Friday, May 26, 2023 and had the opportunity to showcase services/facilities and on-going projects at Entebbe International Airport. The Authority’s Public Affairs department also made a comprehensive presentation on crisis management […]