Aviation experts skilled in Aviation Safety Management
The CAA Manager Safety Management Systems and Quality Assurance, Mr. David Matovu (Third left, middle row) with aviation experts who undertook the training at Hotel Africana, Kampala. Heightened safety awareness and skills will be crucial in the management of Safety management systems for all Aviation operational staff, the CAA Manager […]
CAA, Entebbe Airport Attain ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Entebbe International Airport were recently awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Certificate following compliance with stringent requirements of the standard by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The ISO 9001:2015 certification standard is a transition from the ISO 9001:2008 standard that was […]
250 Israeli tourists visit Entebbe Airport
A group of 250 tourists from Israel jetted into the country on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 and commenced their tour with a visit to the site of the historic July, 4, 1976 raid on Entebbe at the old airport at which one of their own and Commander, Yona Netanyahu lost […]
Visibility key in tourism promotion- Hon. St. Alain Ange
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Monica A. Ntege (center) with CAA Board, Management and stakeholders at the breakfast engagement. Hon. St. Alain Ange, the keynote speaker at CAA’s Stakeholders engagement breakfast held at Kampala Serena Hotel on December 6, 2018 emphasized the importance of positive visibility in promoting […]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) informs the general public that owing to the ongoing upgrade and expansion of facilities at Entebbe International Airport, part of the car parking area has been affected. As a temporary measure, signage has been placed indicating alternative parking areas. Kindly bear with us as we devise […]
CAA commissions high tech X-ray machines to boost Airport security
CAA Managing Director, Dr. David Kakuba (fourth left) commissions the machines at Entebbe International Airport. Looking on is Ag. Director Airports and Aviation Security, Eng. Ayub Sooma (centre) , Mrs. Mary Odido and Airport staff. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)’s commitment towards improving the security and safety of passengers and other […]
Statement by the Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Monica Azuba Ntege on the incident at Entebbe International Airport
The Ethiopian Airlines Flight No. ET 338, a Boeing 737-800, which overshot the runway at Entebbe International Airport on landing at 12.41 am has been removed from the runway end at about 10:15 am and flight operations resumed. When the incident happened, all the 139 passengers and crew on-board disembarked safely. […]
Uganda to implement Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme
Dr. David Kakuba (center), Eng. Ronny Barongo (fourth left) with aviation experts at the workshop at Central Inn, Entebbe. Uganda is set to implement the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) effective January 1, 2019. Under CORSIA, airline operators will start reporting their annual carbon emissions. This […]
CAA Hands Over Search Park Site to Contractor
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) handed over site to IBB International Ltd, the project contractor for construction of a new Security Search Park at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. CAA’s Managing Director, Dr. David Kakuba, handed over the site to IBB International Ltd.’s team comprising of Mr. Emmanuel […]
Soroti and Kaabong stakeholders sensitized in search and rescue
In order to further enhance awareness of stakeholders’ responsibilities in the unfortunate event of an emergency involving aircraft, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) convened search and rescue sensitization workshops in the districts of Soroti and Kaabong on October 2 and 4, 2018, respectively. The workshops were aimed at sensitizing and promoting […]