Uganda Airlines launches London Gatwick route
What you need to know: Uganda Airlines has this Thursday morning luanched the London Gatwick route as it expands its wings across the world. The landmark expansion into the European market flights start on May 18th, 2025.The national carrier will operate four weekly non-stop flights between Entebbe International Airport and […]
A Rare Standard of Professionalism at Entebbe Airport
After forgetting his mobile phone in a security tray at the luggage scanner of Entebbe International Airport, I experienced an unexpected act of professionalism when an Aviation Security officer went out of his way to return it. Dr Sam Akaki Reading about the entrenched inefficiency and corruption that pervades both […]
Uganda eyes expanded air routes after successful ICAN 2024 negotiations
What you need to know: Uganda has concluded its participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN) 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with high hopes of securing landing rights in more countries. The Ugandan delegation, led by Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General of […]
Uganda’s aviation community rallies behind menstrual health initiative
What you need to know: The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the Uganda Aeronautical Information Service Officers Association (UGAISOA) have joined forces to support menstrual health education and provide sanitary pads to girls in Namayingo and Budondo, Jinja District. This initiative was sparked by a heartbreaking story of girls […]
CAR PARKING RATES AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2024
October 21, 2024 NEW CAR PARKING CHARGES AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT In a bid to enhance ongoing efforts for investment in upgrading facilities for a better passenger experience, revised car parking rates are scheduled to be implemented at Entebbe International Airport starting on November 1, 2024. The current rates have […]
UCAA PASSES OUT 72 ARFFS PERSONNEL TRAINED IN DRIVING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MODERN FIRE TRUCKS
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) passed out 72 Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighter staff who undertook a two-week course in driving, operations and maintenance of the 2 new state of the art major foam tenders, on Friday, October 11, 2024. The trainees underwent a comprehensive training that equipped them […]
2024 Aviation Run- Sunday, October 2024
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in partnership with the Uganda Aeronautical Information Services Officers’ Association (UGAISOA) has planned the 2024 Aviation Run on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Mayor’s Garden in Entebbe, starting at 6:30 am. The Aviation Run is one of the events organized by the Authority to celebrate the […]
Girls advised to pursue careers in aviation
What you need to know: Key figures in Uganda’s Aviation industry have urged more girls to consider pursuing careers in the aviation industry. The Deputy Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Ms Olive Birungi Lumonya, made the call during the Girls in aviation day event organized by Air […]
Uganda Adopts Data Communication for Enhanced Air Navigation Reliability
Uganda has upgraded its air navigation services by incorporating data communication alongside traditional voice communication. The new system aims to improve the safety and efficiency of air traffic. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) spokesperson, Vianney Luggya explains that this advancement enables the exchange of digital information between aircraft and air traffic […]
UCAA Commits to Growing & Developing Uganda’s Aviation Industry
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), under Section 6 (2) of the CAA Act Cap. 354 as amended is responsible for the licensing of air transport services. In addition, the Authority advises the Government of the Republic of Uganda on matters relating to the development of air services such as Bilateral […]
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