15 October 2026
African Pilot Magazine
Aviation in Uganda

15 October 2026
Jambojet Resumes Daily Nairobi–Entebbe Flights
Jambojet has resumed its daily direct Nairobi–Entebbe service, with the first flight landing at Entebbe International…
15 October 2026
Guyana and Uganda Sign Civil Aviation Technical Cooperation MoU
The civil aviation authorities of Uganda and Guyana have signed an MoU covering aviation safety oversight,…
15 October 2026
Uganda Directs Boundary Marking at Koboko Airfield as Government Plans Revival
Uganda’s Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, has directed Ministry officials to open and mark…
UAE Eases Ebola Entry Measures for Ugandan Nationals
The UAE authorities NCEMA, MoHAP and ICP have announced that they are easing the precautionary…
Entebbe Handles 169,706 International Passengers in August
Entebbe International Airport handled 169,706 international passengers in August 2026, up 13,364 on July but…
Uganda Airlines Becomes First African Carrier to Deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS
Uganda Airlines has become the first African carrier to deploy Amadeus SkyWORKS, adding an integrated…
Africa CDC and WHO Call for Urgent, Community-Led Action to Contain Ebola in the DRC
Africa CDC and WHO have called for an urgent expansion of the community-led Ebola response…
Uganda Airlines Expands Its African Network with New Direct Flights to Accra and Kigali
Uganda Airlines is expanding its African network with scheduled direct flights to Accra and Kigali,…
Uganda Airlines Places First Boeing Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets
Uganda Airlines has placed its first Boeing aircraft order, selecting four 737-8s and four 787-9…
AfDB Approves €155.99 Million for Arua Airport Upgrade in Uganda
The African Development Bank Group has approved €155.99 million to support the upgrade of Uganda’s…
President Museveni Launches Construction Works for Kidepo International Airport
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District,…
Uganda Airlines Signs Boeing Commitment for Fleet Expansion
Uganda Airlines has signed a commitment with Boeing to acquire eight new passenger aircraft and…
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Lists Air Services Licence Applications for June 2026 Hearing
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has listed companies applying for new and renewed air services licences…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
CPaT Announces New Contract with Uganda Airlines
CPaT Global signs a new training contract with Uganda Airlines, providing pilot distance learning, General…
Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion,…
Emirates Celebrates 25 Years of Operations in Uganda
Emirates marks 25 years of operations to Uganda, having carried 2.8 million passengers since 2000,…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
Uganda Airlines And Air India Forge New Interline Partnership, Enhancing Connectivity Between Africa And India
Uganda Airlines partners with Air India to expand connectivity, offering seamless travel from Entebbe to…
London Gatwick Grows African Connectivity With Only UK to Uganda Service
London Gatwick launches the only direct UK-Uganda service with Uganda Airlines flying to Entebbe, expanding…
Uganda Airlines’ First Direct Entebbe–London Gatwick Flight Set for 18 May 2025
Uganda Airlines will launch direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick on 18 May 2025,…
Ethiopia and Uganda Sign Eight Bilateral Agreements — Three Focused on Aviation Cooperation
Ethiopia and Uganda signed eight bilateral agreements during the 4th Joint Ministerial Commission, including three…
Uganda Celebrates as Its Revamped International Airport Records Record-Breaking Passenger Traffic and Steady Cargo Growth
Entebbe International Airport achieved record-breaking passenger traffic in 2024, reaching 2.24 million passengers. With expanded…
Kabalega International Airport Nears Completion
Kabalega International Airport in Uganda, 96% complete and set for commissioning in September 2025, will…
Uganda Airlines Leases A320-200 to Boost Winter Operations
On 24 November 2024, Uganda Airlines announced the signing of a short-term lease agreement with…
Uganda Airlines Launches the Flight Path Sustainability Project to Enhance Aviation Safety and Environmental Stewardship
Uganda Airlines launches the Flight Path Sustainability Project to reduce bird strikes at Entebbe Airport…

















