Uganda’s aviation sector is entering one of its most strategically sensitive periods in recent years balancing global geopolitical disruptions, rising diplomatic significance, increasing passenger movements, and mounting pressure on Entebbe International Airport as the country’s primary international gateway. While…
Uganda has marked a major milestone in its commitment to global environmental protection and climate action with the official presentation of the Final Draft Report of the Feasibility Study for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. The high-level workshop, hosted…
The 48th East African Consultative Meeting on the Facilitation of Air Transport (EACFAL) officially convened at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, today, bringing together high-level delegates from East African Community (EAC) member states and key continental aviation bodies. The meeting, which…
Uganda has achieved a significant milestone in expanding its global aviation footprint by successfully concluding a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with the Republic of Argentina. This strategic new partnership, alongside the signing of a reviewed BASA with Qatar, marks…
A high-powered delegation from the East African Civil Aviation Academy (EACAA) has initiated a strategic partnership with the Zambia Air Services Training Institute (ZASTI), marking a significant step toward regional harmonisation and capacity building in the air transport sector. The…
The Ministry of Works and Transport, in conjunction with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), convened the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFC) meeting on October 29, 2025, at Entebbe International Airport (EIA). The high-level gathering underscored Uganda’s commitment to…
The latest traffic figures from Entebbe International Airport (EIA) for September 2025 paint a vivid picture of a Ugandan economy demonstrating resilience and dynamic growth, particularly in its vital trade and tourism sectors. While passenger numbers saw a slight seasonal…
The celebration of Emirates Airlines’ 25th Anniversary of operations in Uganda this week has cast a spotlight on the pivotal role of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in positioning Entebbe International Airport (EBB) as a secure, compliant, and continuously…
The 20th NAFISAT Supervisory Board Meeting, hosted this week by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo in Kampala, underscores Uganda’s pivotal role in regional air navigation and connectivity. The partnership surrounding the North-Eastern Africa VSAT…
A historic moment in African aviation unfolded over the weekend as the Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Cessna float plane successfully took off from Entebbe, instantly reigniting the sense of connectivity across the Lake Victoria islands. This event is more than…
The African Union (AU) is making a concerted push to accelerate the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a flagship initiative aimed at unlocking the continent’s vast economic potential. At the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with AirServ and African Leaders in Aviation, hosted the second annual Girls in Aviation Day on September 24, 2025. This event is part of a broader, sustained effort to inspire and mentor…
In a significant development for Uganda’s aviation sector, Mr. Samuel Wonekha, the General Manager of Regional Airports at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has been elected to the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Region Board. Following this development, he…
In a significant development for Uganda’s aviation, tourism, and trade sectors, Uganda Airlines has announced a new interline partnership with Air India, India’s leading global airline. This strategic agreement, effective August 25, 2024, according to Jenifer Bamuturaki, the CEO of…
Entebbe International Airport is celebrating a landmark achievement after recording its busiest month in history. According to Vianney Luggya, the Manager, Public Affairs at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), “in August 2025, the airport facilitated a total of 243,089…