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 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…
A high-level delegation led by Hu Zhangliang, Vice Chairman of the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), visited the ongoing expansion project at Entebbe International Airport on September 21, 2025. The inspection and subsequent meeting with key Ugandan officials, including…
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…
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has announced the commencement of Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi’s second term as Secretary General, a powerful vote of confidence in her leadership and a strategic commitment to advancing a unified African aviation sector. Effective September…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is in advanced talks with Uganda’s Ministry of Works and Transport to fund a transformative project aimed at upgrading regional aerodromes, with a primary focus on converting Arua Airfield into a full-fledged international airport. The…
Uganda’s aviation sector is set for a major transformation, following a Regulatory Excellence Training that marked a pivotal step toward building a safer, more innovative, and globally competitive industry. The three-day event, held at Protea Hotel in Entebbe, brought together…
East Africa’s aviation sector is poised for a significant transformation, driven by a new standard of regulatory excellence. A three-day workshop held at Protea Hotel in Entebbe, starting September 1-3rd, 2025, brought together key regional and international partners, including the…
While both Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways have faced significant financial and operational challenges, a stark contrast in their strategies reveals why one appears to be on a path to recovery while the other is still struggling. Kenya Airways (KQ)…
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,…
Entebbe International Airport (EIA) set a new record in July 2025, handling an all-time high of 230,577 passengers. This unprecedented surge, with 119,127 arrivals and 111,450 departures, is a powerful indicator of Uganda’s blossoming economic activity and its increasing prominence…