AirlinePros International has announced its appointment as the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Uganda Airlines in Zimbabwe. This strategic partnership is set to bolster Uganda Airlines’ operations and market presence in Zimbabwe, coinciding with the launch of a direct service between Ugandan capital Entebbe and Harare, Zimbabwe capital, from September 25. Uganda Airlines, the flag…
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Uganda Airlines to Commence flights to Abuja, Lusaka and Harare in September
Uganda Airlines has announced the introduction of scheduled services to three new international destinations namely Abuja, Harare, and Lusaka commencing in September 2024. Speaking at the route announcement Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki noted that these additions to the network will increase Uganda’s connectivity to the rest of Africa and bring more…
Entebbe Airport’s Outdated Certification Status Grounds Uganda Airlines London Route Expansion Plans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…
Uganda Airlines Flight Forced to Land After Bird Strike at Entebbe
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has reported that Uganda Airlines flight number UR-710 experienced a bird strike at 1648 hours, shortly after take-off from Entebbe to Johannesburg on January 16, 2023 before it returned and landed safely at 1823 hours. The flight later took-off at 1953 hours and returned safely this morning at 0502 hours….
Uganda’s Jenifer Bamuturaki Takes Over as President of the Africa Airlines Association (AFRAA)
Uganda Airlines CEO, Ms. Jenifer Bamuturaki has been elected as President of the Africa Airlines Association (AFRAA) and will now be in charge of presiding the association’s Annual General Assembly in 2023. She takes over from CEO of Air Senegal, Mr. Alioune Badara Fall during the 54th AFRAA Annual General Assembly held in Dakar, Senegal…