UK CAAi conducts SSP training of Uganda’s key aviation players
April 10, 2025 | Kampala, Uganda Uganda’s key aviation industry players participated in a two-day State Safety Programme (SSP) Awareness Training for senior management and accountable executives from April 9–10, 2025, at Protea Hotel in Kampala. The training, facilitated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority International (UKCAAi) under the Airbus Support Programme, […]
UCAA Hosts Annual Iftar Dinner
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) hosted the annual Iftar Dinner at the UCAA Head Office and brought together members of the Muslim community within the aviation sector for an evening of reflection, gratitude, and unity on March 25, 2025. Speaking at the event, the UCAA Director General, Mr. Fred K. […]
Uganda Airlines launches London Gatwick route
What you need to know: Uganda Airlines has this Thursday morning luanched the London Gatwick route as it expands its wings across the world. The landmark expansion into the European market flights start on May 18th, 2025.The national carrier will operate four weekly non-stop flights between Entebbe International Airport and […]
A Rare Standard of Professionalism at Entebbe Airport
After forgetting his mobile phone in a security tray at the luggage scanner of Entebbe International Airport, I experienced an unexpected act of professionalism when an Aviation Security officer went out of his way to return it. Dr Sam Akaki Reading about the entrenched inefficiency and corruption that pervades both […]
Minister Byamukama inaugurates the National State Safety Programme Coordination Group
The Minister of State for Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, inaugurated the National State Safety Programme Coordination Group (NSSPCG) on March 12, 2024 at Protea Hotel, Kampala, in compliance with the safety requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Minister urged the NSSPCG to embrace data driven decision making, […]
NOTICE OF DISPOSAL BY PUBLIC AUCTION
Disposal Reference number: UCAA/DISP/22-23/00001  Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is a government statutory entity responsible for the promotion of the safe, secure, and efficient development of Civil Aviation inside and outside Uganda. The Authority intends to sell the following assets by public auction. (1) Motor Vehicles (2) Motorcycles (3) Obsolete Items (Furniture, Metallic […]
MPs inspect on-going works at Entebbe International Airport
Members of Parliament on the National Economy Committee met with the management of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority on April 4, 2023 and inspected on-going works at Entebbe International Airport to asses the implementation of the upgrade and expansion project. The MPs appreciated the phase 1 works, which include refurbishment of the […]
CAA Hosts Regional Aviation English Language Train The Trainer Course
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has bolstered it’s position and ranking on the African Continent after it successfully sponsored and hosted the regional Aviation English Language Train the trainer course. The participants pose for a group photo with CAA Deputy MD Fred Bamwesigye on Friday. The five day training which was […]
Traffic growth pushing Entebbe airport expansion
Cargo plan. On cargo growth, he says in the year of the authority’s inception, it recorded 6,600 tonnes of cargo for both import and export, but by end of 2017, the numbers had grown to 59,000 metric tonnes. Photo by Henry Lubega In Summary The expansion: The expansion project follows a […]
Construction of a Cargo Centre
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Works for the new Cargo Centre commenced in May 2016 and are being undertaken by China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The contractor is also working on the airside, landside access roads and works for expansion of the Aircraft Parking Apron. Cargo volumes have grown from 6,600 metric tons recorded in […]