Uganda’s Aviation Sector Soars as UCAA Unveils Massive Infrastructure Upgrades and Strategic Global Victories
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), during a high-level stakeholder engagement held today at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, declared a landmark year of growth and unveiled aggressive plans to transform the nation into a regional aviation powerhouse. Led by the UCAA Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, the engagement highlighted unprecedented traffic growth […]
Entebbe New Passenger Terminal to Open in January , Says UCAA Director General Bamwesigye
Uganda’s aviation sector is closing 2025 on a high note, with the newly completed passenger terminal at Entebbe International Airport set to open to the public in January 2026 amid record-breaking passenger traffic, expanded routes, and ambitious airport development plans across the country. The 20,000-square-metre terminal, which will be commissioned […]
Golfers to swing with 100-year-old veteran golfer at 10th UCAA Seniors Open
Overview: Senior golfers will celebrate with veteran golfer Emmanuel Basaliza, who is making 100 years and still plays golf. There will be rewards (trophies, plaques, golf balls, bags, hampers, vouchers and other goodies) to the excelling golfers across the various age groups in the silver, bronze and platinum clusters. For […]
Uganda hosts 48th East African Consultative meeting on Facilitation of Air Transport
The Ministry of Works and Transport, in collaboration with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has hosted the 48th East African Consultative Meeting on Facilitation of Air Transport (EAC-FAL) at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The engagement was officially opened by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, who […]
Uganda’s Entebbe Airport Achieves Record Passenger, Cargo Growth
Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport has recorded its highest-ever passenger and cargo traffic, according to data released by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). In August, the airport, the country’s primary international airport, recorded 243,089 international passengers, with 116,507 arrivals and 126,582 departures, surpassing July’s previous total of 230,577 passengers. Cargo […]
UCAA Drives Green Aviation and Secures Global Influence with ICAO Council Seat
This dual commitment was highlighted at the national workshop on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), and CORSIA Eligible Fuels (CEF), held today at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala. The workshop, co-organised by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the EU-CORSIA Africa and Caribbean Project, and attended […]
Uganda Secures Prestigious Seat on Global Aviation Council
Uganda has been elected to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council for the 2025–2028 term, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aviation diplomacy. The announcement came during the 42nd ICAO Assembly, where Uganda secured 155 out of 185 votes in a competitive election under Part III, which ensures […]
Lumonya Reaffirms CAA’s Commitment to Making Uganda a Premier Tourism Hub
The Deputy Director-General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Olive B. Lumonya, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to strengthening aviation infrastructure as a key driver of tourism and trade. Speaking at the 6th Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO Retreat on Friday, she presented a comprehensive update on the sector’s progress […]
Entebbe Airport registers 2nd largest number of passengers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport recorded its second largest number of passengers in June, registering 213,217 international passengers in a single month, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The number includes 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures giving an average of 7,107 arrivals and departures per […]
Uganda Embraces Modern Aviation Satellite Technology
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), through the Uganda Air Transport Safety Engineering Association (UGATSEA), is hosting the 15th International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) Africa Regional Meeting, running from June 17–19, 2025, at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo. Held under the theme, “Digital Transformation in […]