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 […]
CAA highlights achievements at joint transport sector review workshop
Hon. Monica Azuba Ntege inspecting the CAA model for the upgrade and expansion of Entebbe International Airport. Civil Aviation Authority actively participated in the 14th Joint Transport Sector Review Workshop and exhibited a model for the upgrade and expansion of Entebbe International Airport at Speke Resort Munyonyo from September 27-28, […]
Aviation experts tipped on managing compliance of ICAO SARPs
Uganda successfully hosted an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) senior and middle managers’ training in managing compliance of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) at Protea Hotel in Entebbe from September 17-21, 2018. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Civil Aviation Authority’s Director Safety, Security and Economic Regulation, Mr. Sam Muneeza […]
Trafficking victims rescued
The Civil Aviation Authority, Entebbe on Tuesday 25th September, 2018 rescued a group of twenty nine girls and one boy from being trafficked to Oman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi through Entebbe International Airport (EIA). The Airport Aviation Security (AVSEC) with the help of the airline operators of Fly Dubai intercepted […]
Entebbe Court sentences Venezuelan for drug trafficking
Entebbe Magistrates Court has sentenced a 24-year-old female Venezuelan national to 22 years in prison for drug trafficking through Entebbe International Airport. Entebbe Grade 1 Magistrate, Her Worship Okeny Susan, sentenced Rodriguez Fagundez Albelys Doralys to Kigo prison on two counts of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs and trafficking of […]
Minister lauds Entebbe International Airport works
The Minister of the State Works, Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala inspected on-going works for upgrade and expansion of Entebbe International Airport (EIA) with a team from the Joint Transport Sector Review and expressed satisfaction with the progress on Wednesday, 29 August, 2018. Civil Aviation Authority officials led by the Managing […]
CAA, EMC Agree to Share Development Plans
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) hosted a team from Entebbe Municipal Council’s Physical Planning Committee on Friday 17th August, 2018 and the two parties agreed to comprehensively share details of on-going and future airport development plans. In a fruitful meeting held at Entebbe International Airport (EIA), CAA’s Manager Aerodrome Engineering Planning […]
Air Tanzania Resumes Direct Flights to Entebbe
Air Tanzania, resumed flights in and out of Entebbe International Airport (EIA) On 26th August, 2018, and was welcomed with a water gun salute in a colorful ceremony spiced with traditional entertainment. The Q400, 76 seater aircraft touched down at Entebbe at 1:10 pm and was received by the Minister […]
Health Precautionary Measures in Place at Entebbe International Airport
Following an outbreak of Ebola in neighboring DRC, Uganda has taken major steps in preventing its possible spread. “Health authorities at the international entry and exit point at Entebbe International Airport are ensuring that passengers originating from suspected areas and or who exhibit symptoms of the disease are screened and […]