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 has positioned itself at the forefront of African air navigation modernisation by hosting the critical Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO), the ICAO System-Wide Information Management (SWIM) and Flight and Flow Information for a Collaborative Environment (FF-ICE) 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 successfully concluded a highly productive series of bilateral air services negotiations at the 17th International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2025) event. The outcomes, including agreements with nations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas,…
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…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has reiterated its commitment to fuel Uganda’s socio-economic transformation by ensuring the growth of trade and tourism as key economic drivers. This was revealed on Friday, November 7, 2025, by Hon. Justice Steven Kavuma,…
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…
A high-level, strategic meeting between the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Airlines held early this week marks a pivotal moment for the country’s tourism sector. By formally aligning their efforts, the two national entities are forging a high-impact partnership…
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…
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) has reaffirmed its strategic commitment to leveraging the air transport industry as a primary engine for regional integration, tourism, and national economic growth. This was the central message delivered by the UCAA Deputy Director…
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)…