Heavy punishments for offenders will help curb human trafficking, stakeholders say
Stakeholders have reiterated the need to make human trafficking a risky venture for anyone to invest in, as one of the best ways to curb the vice. “This is very chilling crime. Human trafficking shouldn’t be something we tolerate any further. The vice has continued to flourish because we haven’t […]
Don’t fall victims! Govt, development partners, CSOs call for vigilance as Uganda commemorates world day against trafficking in persons
ENTEBBE – Uganda, on Saturday, joined the rest of the world to commemorate world day against trafficking in persons. The national event – held at Entebbe International Airport was organised by the government of Uganda through line Ministries of Works and Transport and Internal Affairs together with Uganda Civil Aviation […]
Uganda: CAA Issues Travel Advisory to Pilgrims, Warns of Delays At Entebbe Airport
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has issued a travel advisory to all Muslim pilgrims heading to Mecca for Hajj to plan for delays at departure at Entebbe airport. According to the authority, this is due to the growing number of passengers passing through the airport amid the ongoing expansion […]
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 […]
Entebbe International Airport project is value for money!
ENTEBBE —Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has launched an impassioned defence of Entebbe International Airport expansion projects after recycled claims of lack of accountability were once again addressed to various bodies, including the Public Accounts Committee on Commissions and Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises. UCAA is once again a target […]
30 Years of Success: Uganda Civil Aviation Authority milestones listed
It is 30 years this year since Uganda Civil Aviation Authority was established in 1991. At UCAA’s establishment in 1991, Entebbe International Airport handled 118,000 passengers and the figure rose to 1,980,000 in 2019, but reduced to 565, 541 in 2020 owing to the effected occasioned by the COVID -19 […]
Entebbe records increased passenger numbers
Entebbe records increased passenger numbers. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority– UCAA says passenger numbers at Entebbe International Airport increased by 34 percent from 61,328 travelers in July to 81,986 passengers in August. The increase is linked to the rising number of migrant workers traveling to the Middle East, the easing of travel […]