As global aviation increasingly relies on interconnected digital systems, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever. Recognising this critical vulnerability, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken a proactive and significant step by hosting a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop,…
In a move to drive sustainable development and the promotion of clean energy, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) is set to bolster the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s (UCAA) transport fleet with six brand-new Kayoola EV Buses. This initiative underscores Uganda’s commitment…
Uganda successfully concluded its role as a pivotal host for the 15th International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) Africa Regional Meeting, a monumental event that has firmly placed the nation at the forefront of global aviation innovation…
Imagine a future where flights are safer, delays are minimised, and the air we travel through is smarter! That future is not a distant dream, but a rapidly approaching reality, as revealed on Day 2 of the 15th IFATSEA Africa…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in collaboration with the Uganda Air Transport Safety Engineering Association (UGATSEA), is hosting the 15th International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) Africa Regional Meeting at the Speke Resort Convention Centre in…
The Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Fred Bamwesigye, has called for a thorough investigation into the crash of Air India Flight AI171, which claimed the lives of at least 240 people on June 12, 2025. Bamwesigye,…
The Uganda National Traders Alliance (UNATA) has raised concerns about the growing frustrations faced by traders importing goods through Entebbe International Airport. This was revealed today during a meeting between UNATA and airport transporters to discuss the growing frustrations over…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) AFI (Africa-India Ocean) Week, currently underway at Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe, has sparked a lively discussion on sustainability in the aviation industry. A panel on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feasibility and Business Implementation Studies,…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has signed a Management Service Agreement (MSA) with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to launch a partnership focused on evaluating UCAA’s training needs and developing a training plan for the 2026-2028 period. This…
Uganda Airlines is set to benefit significantly from a new partnership with the Nigerian government, UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) Nigeria, and Nigerian Airlines, after it launched a dedicated Nigeria-East and Southern Africa cargo route. This partnership, which was unveiled…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA), which is headed by Fred Bamwesigye as Director General, has issued guidelines for travellers ahead of the Hajj season, which is expected to attract a large number of pilgrims travelling to Mecca via Entebbe…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has achieved a significant milestone with the appointment of its Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, to the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Global Executive Committee, as a Member at Large. This appointment,…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe, secure, and efficient air transport environment in Uganda and across Africa. According to Fred K. Bamwesigye, the Director General of UCAA, the authority is working closely…