The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
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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 arrived in Entebbe at 7am with about 300 passengers aboard an Airbus 330-300, according to the airline, and was welcomed with a traditional gun salute. The airline is the first to […]
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 unique bond. It is a bond that was mended on earth and blessed in heaven. For the 6th time in a row, UCCA has financially boosted the seniors golfing tournament with […]
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. The project also includes strengthening and expansion of Aircraft Parking Apron 1, which is at an 84.7 per cent completion level plus ongoing additional works and changes on the cargo […]
CAA approves two Uganda Airlines’ airbuses
The Civil Aviation Authority has approved the two A330-800 Neo Airbuses and included them on Uganda Airlines’ Air Operators Certificate (AOC). The Airbuses arrived last December and January this year, but they remained grounded pending CAA’s approval. Uganda Airlines made the announcement on their Twitte handler, saying: “Hooray! The wait […]
UCAA & Entebbe Airport Retain ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and Entebbe International Airport retained the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Certification following compliance with stringent requirements of the standard by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). The Certification body approved and re-certified UCAA, Entebbe Airport and 11 aerodromes to the ISO 9001:2015 standard […]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Reference is made to the Uganda Revenue Authority changes in tax invoice administration, which made it mandatory for all VAT registered taxpayers to issue e-invoices and e-receipts under the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS). Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) reminds affected suppliers/providers that it is only EFRIS invoices […]
PUBLIC NOTICE – PRIME MEDIA
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) informs the general public that Prime Media Limited ceased to be the agent for selling and marketing advertising space at Entebbe International Airport owing to expiry of their contract on May 1, 2021. For inquiries on advertising at the Airport or any other inquiries relating […]
ICAO Commend UCAA’s Aviation Security Performance
ICAO COMMENDS UCAA’S AVIATION SECURITY PERFORMANCE  Following an outstanding performance in the Universal Security Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2017, Uganda has received an ICAO Council President Certificate in Aviation Security at a special ceremony at the […]
Entebbe Airport Undertakes Emergency Exercise
A full scale emergency exercise to test for Entebbe International Airport’s readiness in case of an emergency involving a passenger aircraft hijack and aircraft crash has been held at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. The exercise kicked off at 8.00 am and involved hijack simulation of a […]