National Air Transport Facilitation Committee Inspects Entebbe International airport Expansion Projects
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The National Air Transport Facilitation committee (NFALC) held a meeting at Entebbe International Airport on March 17, 2022 and also inspected and acquainted themselves with the progress of the Airport’s expansion projects. The team was led by Mr.Robert Ntambi, who represented the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, who […]
Proposed Amendments to the Civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Regulations, 2019
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority is in the process of amending the civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Regulations, 2019, to incorporate changes arising from the various amendments to ICAO Standards and recommended practices in Annex 14 and National requirements. These are proposed amendments to the Civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Regulations, 2019 posted for stakeholder […]
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 […]
Expansion works at Entebbe International Airport at 75 per cent
What you need to know: Most of the completed works, such as runways, taxiways, and parking aprons are already operational. The project also includes strengthening and expansion of Aircraft Parking Apron 1, which is at an 84.7 per cent completion level plus ongoing additional works and changes on the cargo […]
Entebbe International Airport project is value for money!
ENTEBBE —Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has launched an impassioned defence of Entebbe International Airport expansion projects after recycled claims of lack of accountability were once again addressed to various bodies, including the Public Accounts Committee on Commissions and Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises. UCAA is once again a target […]
30 Years of Success: Uganda Civil Aviation Authority milestones listed
It is 30 years this year since Uganda Civil Aviation Authority was established in 1991. At UCAA’s establishment in 1991, Entebbe International Airport handled 118,000 passengers and the figure rose to 1,980,000 in 2019, but reduced to 565, 541 in 2020 owing to the effected occasioned by the COVID -19 […]
Entebbe records increased passenger numbers
Entebbe records increased passenger numbers. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority– UCAA says passenger numbers at Entebbe International Airport increased by 34 percent from 61,328 travelers in July to 81,986 passengers in August. The increase is linked to the rising number of migrant workers traveling to the Middle East, the easing of travel […]
CAA approves two Uganda Airlines’ airbuses
The Civil Aviation Authority has approved the two A330-800 Neo Airbuses and included them on Uganda Airlines’ Air Operators Certificate (AOC). The Airbuses arrived last December and January this year, but they remained grounded pending CAA’s approval. Uganda Airlines made the announcement on their Twitte handler, saying: “Hooray! The wait […]