Entebbe International Airport saw an increase in passenger numbers recording 149,375 passengers in January 2023 (72,934 arriving and 76,441 departing passengers), an average of 4,818 per day, compared to a total of 110,547 pax in the same period of January 2022 according to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Spokesman Vianney Luggya. In Dec 2022 UCAA indicates…
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Entebbe Airport’s Outdated Certification Status Grounds Uganda Airlines London Route Expansion Plans
Poor management and failure to keep up with required set ICAO standards in areas such as accident investigations, operations, safety and security are among the reasons the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) have failed to get a new certification status of Entebbe/Kampala airport. In turn, this has delayed the national carrier Uganda Airlines to expand to the…
Turkish Airline Cleared for Departure After Bird Strike in Uganda
A Turkish Airline jet was today forced to land back at the Entebbe Airport in Uganda minutes after takeoff following a bird strike according to Ugandan Authorities. In a statement, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority said that a Turkish Airline flight number 606 departed Entebbe at 7.30 am for Istanbul during rainy weather when it,…