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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' ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Uganda seeks to demystify air transport, showcase latest technology with aviation expo

by Kenneth Kazibwe The upcoming aviation expo will help demystify air transport among members of the public but also showcase the ...
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Uganda sends out feelers on joining SAATM

A bystander for years, Uganda has made its most definitive expression yet, of intent to join the Single African Air ...
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UCAA seeks to join single African air transport pact

What you need to know: It is an initiative to create a single unified air transport market in Africa to ...
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There’s no loss of taxpayers’ money in Entebbe Airport expansion works

What you need to know: There was only an internal inquiry within Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) as one head ...
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Public Notice on Filming and Taking Photos at Entebbe International Airport

This is to clarify that the reminder message restricting photography and filming relates ONLY to operational restricted/sensitive areas within the ...
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Basic Travel Requirements for Departing Passengers Travelling Through Entebbe Airport

 A valid passport  A valid visa for countries where this is required  An airline ticket (hard copy ...
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Public Notice on Trending Videos about
Entebbe International Airport

We have noted various trending social media videos highlighting cases of alleged extortion of money from passengers through Entebbe International ...
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Measures in Place to Mitigate Complaints in Relation to Smooth Facilitation of Passengers Through Entebbe International Airport

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority received valuable feedback from key stakeholders, the users of the facilities at Entebbe International Airport. The ...
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Govt to install new Distance Measuring Equipment at Entebbe Airport

arly next year, the government shall install two new Distance Measuring Equipment at Entebbe Airport to further help pilots navigate ...
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Entebbe International Airport Passenger Traffic Continues to Grow

Entebbe International Airport passenger traffic continues to grow with 156,081 international passengers handled in August 2022 (73,899 arrivals and 82,182 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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UCAA, Entebbe International Airport retain prestigious ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification

ENTEBBE — Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and Entebbe International Airport retained the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) ...
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Uganda to Join The Growing List of African Countries to Have Launched Satellites

Nabakooba also stressed the possibility of increased private sector investment in space science, technology, research, and innovation, including foreign direct ...
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How the new cities can open Uganda’s aviation landscape

Aviation, as the lifeblood of the global economy and a pillar of the most important cities in the world, has ...
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There’s value for money! MPs commend UCAA over Entebbe Airport rehabilitation works

KAMPALA — The Members of Parliament on the Committee of Physical Infrastructure have described as ‘excellent, the expansion works being ...
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Commercial aircraft movements increase at Entebbe Airport

Entebbe International Airport has registered an increase in the number of commercial aircraft movements per day with an average of ...
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Seven local airline operators apply for renewal of licenses

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has heard presentations from seven local airline operators who applied for the renewal of ...
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Local airline operators to defend renewal of air service licenses

At least seven local air operators are scheduled to defend the renewal of their air service licenses before the Uganda ...
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Faced with traffic surge, UCAA issues new measures

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has issued new travel directives to passengers intending to fly from and to Entebbe ...
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Kasumba, Ssali Triumph At Seniors Open Golf Championship

enior golfers Fred Kasumba and Ruth Ssali emerged overall winners of the CAA Seniors Open Golf Championship in the men’s ...
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Passenger traffic at Entebbe Airport steadily increasing

Barely two months after the resumption of commercial passenger flights, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has recorded an average ...
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UCAA acquires new fire-fighting boat

By Julius Luwemba Added 3rd December 2020 12:06 PM The boat can rescue up to 50 people in case of ...
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1000 passengers use Entebbe Airport daily after resumption of flights

By Julius Luwemba Added 22nd October 2020 06:34 PM CAA officials are optimistic that the aviation industry is slowly getting ...
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CAA enlists Kayoola EVS electric bus to transport employees

by MUHAMAD MATOVU The Civil Aviation Authority has tapped on the Kayoola EVS electric buses to transport staff of to ...
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Airport opening is subject to global aviation community

By Julius Luwemba Added 5th July 2020 03:59 PM All our efforts are geared towards putting in place the necessary ...
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Kampi’s journey as a firefighter for nine years

By Eve Muganga Historically, firefighting has been a predominantly male dominated profession throughout the world. However, since the 1970s, women ...
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UCAA conducts Air licensing Services Public Hearing

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA) held an Air service Licensing Public Hearing where Companies that applied to obtain Air ...
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UCAA launches e-portal for Air Service License applications

KAMPALA – The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) announces the operationalization of the new e- Air Service Licensing system portal which ...
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Entebbe Airport sets up special clearance stands for G77 Summit delegates

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport has been re-modified to ease travel needs and clearance for dignitaries ...
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New terminal to reduce congestion at airport says UCAA

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Director Airports & Aviation Security Mr Ayub Sooma has said the new extension to ...
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Transport Minister tours Entebbe International Airport to follow up preparations for G77+China summit

ENTEBBE – State Minister of Transport Joy Kabatsi, visited Entebbe International Airport on Thursday, February to stand on the latest ...
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CAA donates medical equipment worth Shs20m to Entebbe referral hospital

In Summary Mr Robert Mpanga, the Hospital administrator, commended the UCAA for the support saying the hospital had some medical ...
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Google Loon Signs Overflight Agreement with Uganda’s Government

Google Loon, the tech giant’s subsidiary that works with helium powered balloons that provide internet has announced an overflight agreement ...
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Loon cleared for take-off in Uganda

Alphabet subsidiary Loon inked a deal with Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to begin flights over the country, allowing it ...
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CAA impressed by Hoima international airport construction works

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has applauded the ongoing works at Hoima International Airport in Kabaale Sub County in ...
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CAA to celebrate Aviation Week with senior golfers

In Summary USGS is made of golfers of 55 years and above. It’s head Mark Ntege believes the tournament has ...
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Uganda’s Aviation Authority scoops ‘Going Global’ award

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has been crowned winner of the ‘Going Global Award 2019’, after it was recognised ...
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Global Aviation Body Gives CAA Security Performance Nod Of Approval

Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has received commendation from the global aviation body which has praised the former’s security. Following ...
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Uganda wins international aviation award in air safety

By John Masaba Added 25th September 2019 04:40 PM Uganda scored 81.8% in the audit which was conducted in 2017 ...
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Uganda Wins Global Award for Strengthening Aviation Security

Uganda Wins Global Award for Strengthening Aviation Security ...
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Phase I of Entebbe International Airport upgrade half way complete

Construction works on Phase I of the 6 phases of the Entebbe International Airport upgrade and expansion now stands at ...
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More than 50% of airport expansion works is complete – CAA officials

The Civil Aviation Authority has revealed that the airport expansion works have hit 56% of planned operations. The revelation came ...
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Uganda Airlines resumes after 18 years

The two Uganda airlines CRJ 900 planes’ tails decorated with Uganda flag colours at the VVIP Parking Apron of Entebbe ...
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Uganda Air Traffic Registering Exponential Growth – UCAA

Air traffic in Uganda is registering exponential growth, something that necessitated the current expansion of Entebbe International Airport. While talking ...
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CAA issues operational licence to Uganda Airlines

In Summary These destinations, the minister said, will be operated first to orient staff and service providers. Other destinations will ...
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CAA sets tough conditions for airline companies

Kampala- The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has set tough conditions to airline companies that applied for licenses to operate local ...
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Aviation operators targeting Uganda’s tourism

By Julius Luwemba Added 8th June 2019 06:53 PM According to David Kakuba, the managing director for the Civil Aviation ...
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Aviation labelled a catalyst for African economic development

Twenty-first century civil aviation is being more and more recognised as a driver of economic, social and cultural development. At ...
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Women take over air traffic control at Entebbe Airport

FRIDAY MARCH 8 2019 Women Air Traffic Controllers at Entebbe International Airport. By Eve Muganga ENTEBBE- To celebrate the International Women ...
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Entebbe airport undertakes emergency exercise

ByMAURICE MUHWEZI | PML Daily Writer /Social Media Editor Posted on February 27, 2019 ENTEBBE – ENTEBBE – The Civil Aviation ...
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Uganda intensifies Ebola screening at international airport

Source: Xinhua| 2019-01-14 22:14:46|Editor: Xiaoxia KAMPALA, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has intensified Ebola screening at Entebbe International Airport to prevent ...
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Reasons why you must visit Entebbe

The pleasant roads in Entebbe City cause no worries By Amos Wekesa Last week, I was asked by Qatar ...
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CAA gets ISO certification

By Benon Ojiambo CAA now joins, among other countries, Kenya and Tanzania to attain this certification Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ...
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Civil Aviation Authority hosts stakeholders’ meet to boost industry performance

ByWILLIAM LUBUULWA | PML Daily Business Editor Posted on December 6, 2018 The home of Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). CAA ...
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Seychelles’ Alain St. Ange captures Uganda Civil Aviation Conference

Delivers keynote address By editor - December 6, 2018 Seychelles’ former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Alain ...
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Mugyenzi, Kagombe claim CAA Seniors Open titles

December 4, 2018 · by Phillip Corry · 0 John Mugyenzi and Edrae Kagombe claimed the 3rd edition of the CAA ...
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CAA Passes Out 25 Trained Fire Fighters, Marine Rescuers

Civil Aviation Authority has passed out 25 Fire Fighters and marine rescuers who have been undergoing a four month training ...
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Entebbe Airport expansion to be completed in 2021

The Civil Aviation Authority has expressed optimism that expansion works on Entebbe International Airport will be completed on time in ...
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Entebbe airport expansion works going according to plan – Aviation Authority

ENTEBBE – The first phase of expansion works at Entebbe International Airport is on schedule and is expected to be ...
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Ugandan Air Traffic Controllers Trained in Aviation English

The CAA Deputy M.D, Mr. Fred Bamwesigye (standing, fifth right), in a group photo with 27 Air Traffic Controllers from ...
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Entebbe airport upgrade works okay

In Summary Previous investigations relating to earthworks and adherence to specifications found the allegations baseless. Professional bodies such as the ...
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