CAA donates medical equipment worth Shs20m to Entebbe referral hospital
In Summary Mr Robert Mpanga, the Hospital administrator, commended the UCAA for the support saying the hospital had some medical equipment although they weren’t enough. By EVE MUGANGA The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Wednesday donated medical equipment and supplies worth Shs20 millions to Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. The […]
Google Loon Signs Overflight Agreement with Uganda’s Government
Google Loon, the tech giant’s subsidiary that works with helium powered balloons that provide internet has announced an overflight agreement with Uganda. They signed an agreement in Kampala with representatives from Loon and the Ugandan government. The overflight permissions in Africa are key as Loon works towards the provision of […]
Loon cleared for take-off in Uganda
Alphabet subsidiary Loon inked a deal with Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to begin flights over the country, allowing it to supply connectivity services in hard-to-reach areas and potential disaster zones. At a media event in capital city Kampala, UCAA director general David Kakuba signed the agreement with Loon head […]
CAA impressed by Hoima international airport construction works
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has applauded the ongoing works at Hoima International Airport in Kabaale Sub County in Hoima district. Eng. Edward Kaweesi Ndawula, the CAA Board Chairperson who led his board members on a field visit to the construction site on Tuesday, said they are impressed by […]
CAA to celebrate Aviation Week with senior golfers
In Summary USGS is made of golfers of 55 years and above. It’s head Mark Ntege believes the tournament has grown leaps and bounds. By DARREN ALLAN KYEYUNE & PAUL ADUDE The country is still in a delightful mode after the government in April relaunched the National carrier Uganda Airlines […]
Uganda’s Aviation Authority scoops ‘Going Global’ award
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has been crowned winner of the ‘Going Global Award 2019’, after it was recognised by the International Trade Council as the Government Agency of the year in aviation. This award comes a month after the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recognised Uganda with the […]
Global Aviation Body Gives CAA Security Performance Nod Of Approval
Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has received commendation from the global aviation body which has praised the former’s security. Following an outstanding performance in the Universal Security Audit Programme — Continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in 2017, Uganda has received an ICAO Council […]
Uganda wins international aviation award in air safety
By John Masaba Added 25th September 2019 04:40 PM Uganda scored 81.8% in the audit which was conducted in 2017. This was way above the global average of 73% and the African and Indian Ocean (APII) states average of 58% according to ICAO. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Director General David […]
Uganda Wins Global Award for Strengthening Aviation Security
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Phase I of Entebbe International Airport upgrade half way complete
Construction works on Phase I of the 6 phases of the Entebbe International Airport upgrade and expansion now stands at 56%; with many of the areas expected to be completed by September this year. According to Fred Bamwesigye, the Deputy Director General at Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda, it is the […]