Gen Katumba Wamala commissions new fire fighting trucks at Entebbe Airport
The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen Katumba Wamala has commissioned two state of the art fire fighting trucks at Entebbe International Airport. Speaking during the function, Gen Katumba said with the country having successfully gone through two back to back international safety and security audits but is also is...
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...
Girls advised to pursue careers in aviation
What you need to know: Key figures in Uganda’s Aviation industry have urged more girls to consider pursuing careers in the aviation industry. The Deputy Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Ms Olive Birungi Lumonya, made the call during the Girls in aviation day event organized by Air...
Uganda Adopts Data Communication for Enhanced Air Navigation Reliability
Uganda has upgraded its air navigation services by incorporating data communication alongside traditional voice communication. The new system aims to improve the safety and efficiency of air traffic. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) spokesperson, Vianney Luggya explains that this advancement enables the exchange of digital information between aircraft and air traffic...
UCAA Commits to Growing & Developing Uganda’s Aviation Industry
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), under Section 6 (2) of the CAA Act Cap. 354 as amended is responsible for the licensing of air transport services. In addition, the Authority advises the Government of the Republic of Uganda on matters relating to the development of air services such as Bilateral...
Phase One Upgrade, Expansion of Entebbe International Airport at 92% UCCA
The Management of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), on August 20,2024, revealed that it has registered positive progress as phase one of the upgrade and expansion of Entebbe International Airport nears completion and now stands at 92%. The Director General Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Fred Bamwesigye, says at the moment progress...
Rotarians unite for cancer run, raise funds for Nsambya Hospital
What you need to know: Rotarians from Entebbe Corridor Rotary Clubs and well-wishers gathered at the Mayor’s Garden in Entebbe on Sunday for a Cancer Run aimed at raising funds for the construction of Linear Accelerator Bunkers at Nsambya Hospital. Mr Fred Bamwesigye, Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority...
Experts call for stronger consumer protection in African aviation industry
What you need to know: This message was the focus during the opening of a five-day capacity-building training session on Annex 6 Consumer Protection Regulations of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) Regional aviation experts from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), East African...
Qatar Airways Expands African Network Adding Flights To Entebbe International Airport In Uganda
Qatar Airways is boosting its commitment to Africa with an additional four weekly flights to Entebbe, Uganda, to meet increased summer demand. The announcement comes about six weeks after the airline launched flights to Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), its 29th gateway in Africa. Increasing flights to Uganda Qatar Airways will...