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CAA and Entebbe International Airport were awarded with the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Certificate on 31 December, 2016 following compliance with stringent requirements for the internationally recognized certification by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The ISO 9001:2008 Certification relates to the provision of aeronautical services within […]

Decent accommodation was extended to AVPOL through construction of 42 new state-of-the-art Aviation Police units from internally generated revenue in Kigungu. The purpose was to relocate AVPOL from the site for the new Cargo Centre to pave way for airport expansion and upgrade works to progress. The AVPOL families have […]

To address this, a new modern Baggage Handling System (BHS) was installed in the check-in area at Entebbe International Airport. The installation ended in September 2016. The new system was in response to, inter alia, the anticipated increase in Passenger throughput, which called for enhanced passenger handling capacity. The BHS […]

Aviation is a technologically driven industry with sensitive equipment and machinery. In order to have more stable power supply, the following, were undertaken:- i) Installation of Park Lights The car park lighting system for Entebbe International Airport was upgraded with installation of new modern lights to enhance security, ensure safety […]

When Uganda was preparing for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2007, the new facility constructed at the old Airport was converted into a VVIP terminal. This facility has continued to serve the VVIPs.

The Automated Car Park Management System at Entebbe International Airport was upgraded with installation of more robust and user friendly equipment to enhance efficiency and service provision. The new system manufactured by Scheidt & Bachmann GMBH of Germany included seven new auto pay machines and more sensitive cameras that were […]

Immigration booths in the Arrivals Hall at Entebbe International Airport were modified to increase the number of counters from 14 to 20 to enhance efficiency. Some of the new Immigration booths installed are each manned by four people and others by three instead of two, which was the case with […]

Phase two of the on-going expansion of the Long Term Car Parking was completed. It involved creation of additional capacity to park 150 cars to increase the total Long Term Car Parking capacity from 260 to 410 cars. The project was undertaken by Energo Uganda Co. Ltd. The next phase […]

The Aeronautical Information Management processes at Entebbe International Airport were automated to enable automated management of flight plans, notices to airmen (NOTAM) and electronic Aeronautical Information Publications. The new system has led to efficiency and reduction in costs incurred by air operators. Pilots and other airspace users now enjoy the […]

The Air Traffic Services Management System and Air Traffic Control Radar at Entebbe International Airport have been upgraded and this has led to migration from use of manual to automated electronic strips. The ATC Radar can now integrate with Next Generation Technologies and can use data links with the Automatic […]