Search and Rescue Stakeholders’ sensitisation workshops held in Kanungu, Rukungiri and Kasese districts
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in conjunction with Ministry of Works and Transport -Maritime department and Uganda Red Cross Society held sensitisation workshops on Search and Rescue from July 21 to 25, 2025 in Kanungu, Rukungiri and Kasese districts respectively. Coordinating and directing the conducting of search and rescue services in […]
Uganda Strengthens Regional Tourism Ties at ICAO/UN Tourism Ministerial Conference in Angola
Uganda’s delegation at the Second International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)/UN Tourism Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities , Hon. Tom Butime has held a productive meeting with the Minister of Tourism for Angola, Hon. Marcio Daniel in Luanda […]
CAPSCA CAPACITY BUILDING VISIT FOR UGANDA AND ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (EAC- CASSOA) conducted a Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation (CAPSCA), State and Airport capacity building visit at Entebbe International Airport from 14th to 17th July 2025. Stakeholders engaged during the visit included Ministry of […]
UCAA Hosts Cybersecurity Workshop to Strengthen Aviation Resilience
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s Director Human Resource and Administration, Ms. Sabah Ahmed opened a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Imperial Golf Course Hotel, Entebbe, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness and institutional capacity within the aviation sector. The workshop seeks to deepen understanding of cyber risks […]
UCAA Receives First Airport Shuttle Bus from Kiira Motors
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) officially received its first airport shuttle bus from Kiira Motors Corporation on June 20, 2025 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Speaking at the event, the Director General of UCAA noted that the delivery of this first bus was a testament to the progress Uganda is making in promoting local innovation […]
Uganda Successfully Hosts 15th IFATSEA Africa Regional Meeting
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with the Uganda Air Transport Safety Engineering Association (UGATSEA), successfully hosted the 15th International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) Africa Regional Meeting from June 17–19, 2025 at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo. Held under the theme: “Digital Transformation in Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air […]
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 […]