Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority reopened air traffic airspace in the country’s eastern sector. “The Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority issued a notice to open the airspace for air traffic in the country’s eastern sector as of today,” said a statement by Khartoum International Airport on Tuesday. …
Read More »RwandAir starts first-ever flights to Paris
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 27, RwandAir launched new direct flights to the popular city of Paris for the first time. Now customers can fly with RwandAir as the only direct service between Rwanda and France as the airline accelerates its ambitious growth strategy and adds a 25th …
Read More »Gen Katumba calls for more investment in domestic aviation
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Works and Transport Minister Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has urged Ugandans and other investors with the financial muscle to invest in domestic aviation because there are vast opportunities untapped. Katumba was on Saturday speaking at the closure of the three-day Uganda Aviation Expo 2023 …
Read More »Uganda Banks on Aviation Expo to woo public on-air transport
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is planning to use the much-anticipated aviation expo to promote air transport among members of the public. UCAA Director General, Fred Bamwesigye told reporters that the authority said the expo will be a good platform to demystify the many …
Read More »Nigeria unveils long-awaited national carrier
Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | The Nigerian government on Friday unveiled the long-awaited national carrier, Nigeria Air, in a major step forward for the aviation sector in the most populous African country. The aim of setting up the national carrier is to re-position the most populous African country as a prominent …
Read More »Why Uganda must sign up to the single African Air Transport Market
One of the key benefits of the SAATM is that it will increase the number of flights and airlines operating in Uganda, thereby increasing competition and lowering prices for consumers SPECIAL FEATURE | DEREK NSEKO | The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is a flagship project of the African Union, …
Read More »Entebbe airport recovering fast, now close to 5,000 passengers per day
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe airport averaged 4,992 arrivals and departures per day in February as services indicate a steady recovery to pre-COVID times. Entebbe International Airport recorded 66,565 arrivals and 73,217 departures, a total of 139,782 passengers, which is an average of 4,992 per day in February …
Read More »How to become a pilot in Uganda
Becoming an airline pilot is not an easy task, but with hard work and dedication, it is achievable. SPECIAL FEATURE | DEREK NSEKO | The role of a pilot is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers in the aviation industry. Pilots are responsible for the safe and efficient operation …
Read More »Uganda drops on Africa Visa Openness Index
Rwanda is ranked best in EAC Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | African countries are increasingly making better progress in their freedom of travel policies, most of which had been severely curtailed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index. The annual publication, prepared by the African …
Read More »Uganda Airlines rising from the ashes of the COSASE probe
Analysis of Uganda’s Aviation Sector Year Ending 2022 and Beyond COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Unless you have been living under an extremely remote rock in Uganda, your outstanding view of the aviation sector in 2022 has likely been defined by the month-long probe by the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities …
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