In a decisive move to bolster national security and maintain international aviation standards, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC), concluded an intensive sensitisation program to neutralise the threat of…
The appointment of Girma Wake, the legendary former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as the interim head of Uganda Airlines in early 2026 is being hailed by many Ugandans as a ‘rescue mission’ for the national carrier. However, the 82-year-old aviation…
Uganda Airlines’ recent operational disruptions have reignited public debate about fleet decisions, leadership choices, and the commercial sustainability of the national carrier. Much of the commentary has understandably focused on management within the airline itself, with the Chief Executive Officer…
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.…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), during a high-level stakeholder engagement held today at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, declared a landmark year of growth and unveiled aggressive plans to transform the nation into a regional aviation powerhouse. Led…
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…
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…
In a major boost for intra-African connectivity, Uganda Airlines, under the leadership of Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki as CEO, has finalised an interline agreement with Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading regional carrier. This strategic partnership, announced in a statement on Monday by…
Uganda Airlines, the nation’s flag carrier, under the leadership of Jenifer Bamuturaki as Chief Executive, is facing a severe crisis of confidence following a recent baggage debacle and escalating revelations of profound systemic operational failures and governance gaps. Critics, among…
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…
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…