In a high-level stakeholder engagement held this week at the Imperial Royale Hotel, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) revealed a critical financial bottleneck that threatens to stall the nation’s soaring aviation ambitions. The UCAA Director General, Mr. Fred K.…
Uganda is making a decisive move to align its aviation sector with stringent global environmental and governance standards, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable African air transport. This dual commitment was highlighted at the national workshop on the Carbon…
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…
Uganda’s commitment to aviation safety is gaining regional recognition, as demonstrated by the participation of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, at the prestigious CANSO Africa Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, running from August 26-29,…
Uganda’s economic future is taking flight, and a robust focus on aviation security is strengthening its wings. In a high-level two-day workshop held at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara this week, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) convened Airport Security…
Uganda’s aviation sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first half of 2025, with Entebbe International Airport recording a significant surge in international passenger and cargo traffic. According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), this positive trend underscores Uganda’s…
Uganda’s tourism sector is soaring to new heights, driving a significant surge in passenger traffic at Entebbe International Airport (EIA) and forging groundbreaking international partnerships. At a time when the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is reporting an increase in…
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…
Uganda has taken a significant step towards strengthening air connectivity and cooperation with Latvia by signing a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), signed on May 12, 2025. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Jeje Odong…
The Ministry of Works and Transport has taken a significant step towards boosting trade and tourism in the Rwenzori region by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China State Engineering Construction Company (CSEC) to upgrade Kasese Airstrip into an…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) this week organised a one-day workshop at Protea Hotel, Entebbe, bringing together key stakeholders from various industries to discuss avenues to strengthen partnerships and enhance Uganda’s export potential. The event was attended by representatives…