Uganda Airlines is planning to start its own ground handling services in the 1st quarter of 2022, reports have indicated. According to Jennifer Bamuturaki, the acting chief executive officer, the ground handling plan is now only awaiting a concession agreement from the aviation regulator Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. “The Airline is set to roll out…
Uganda Airlines has revealed top priorities and targets for 2022, with the national carrier set to expand its network in Africa and outside the continent. According to Jennifer Bamuturaki, the Ag. CEO at Uganda Airlines, the key focus areas for the national carrier in 2022 include “investing in customer retention systems, seeking strategic partnerships, growing…
The Government of Uganda has cleared Bar Aviation, an air travel company, to provide direct local flights to the different tourism destinations in Uganda. According to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Spokesman Vianney Luggya, Bar Aviation will officially launch its services starting on 1st February, 2022. “With a planned commencement of flights, it’s our hope…
Uganda Airlines has won the ch-aviation World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2022 for the second year running. The ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award recognises airlines from across the globe that keep a young, modern, and efficient fleet. For the first time, ch-aviation also recognised Aircraft Leasing companies with the ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Portfolio Award. In…
Uganda’s national carrier— the Uganda airlines will resume its flights to Dubai on Saturday, January 8, after United Arab Emirates lifted a ban on direct passenger services into the Middle East country. Uganda Airline announced Friday that it will resume its flights which will now be four times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and…
Luuka District local Government has secured over 50 acres of land to construct a sugarcane factory, the Daily Express reports. The sugar factory is among the two factories which the government of Uganda promised to set up in Busoga sub-region and the second factory will be constructed in Buyende district. The meeting to resolve the…
National Carrier, Uganda Airlines has announced that it will be offering three Dubai flights per week starting the month of October this year in an extended service to its loyal passengers. While addressing a press conference in Kampala, Uganda Airlines’ Ag CEO, Jenifer Bamuturaki said the maiden flight to Dubai had been scheduled to take…
Parliament has adopted a raft of recommendations to revive the economy currently battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, key among is implementation of a Tourism Development Levy. “The Committee proposes a levy of $10 to be charged on each ticket for every person who departs from Uganda by air transport,” said MP Mwine Mpaka, in recommendations…
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has ordered a section of the senior management team at the Uganda Airlines Corporation (UAC) to leave office for at least three months to allow for an internal investigation. According to sources, the top hierarchy including the CEO, Cornwell Muleya have been sent packing after…
Kenya will re-open its airspace to international flights on August, 1, 2020 for priority and authorized airlines and travelers. Uganda is one of only 19 countries that have been authorized to fly into Kenya. Travelers from the 19 countries who do not have symptoms and have had recent COVID-19 tests, will be exempt from quarantine.…
