KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | In a high-level convergence of business, diplomacy, and strategic vision, Uganda Airlines hosted the Uganda–UK Trade and Business Forum at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on April 16. The event marks a defining moment in Uganda’s aviation and economic landscape as the national carrier prepares …
Read More »Tenure of Uganda Airlines board expires
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has commenced the process to institute a new Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines Company Ltd, following the expiry of the current board. The current and first substantive board was inaugurated on April 1, 2022, replacing the interim board that had been …
Read More »Uganda Airlines leads community clean-up in Entebbe to enhance aviation safety
ENTEBBE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to promote environmental conservation and enhance aviation safety, Uganda Airlines has launched a community clean-up initiative in Kigungu, Entebbe. The airline conducted its first clean-up last weekend as part of its broader Flight Path Sustainability Project, aimed at mitigating bird strikes at …
Read More »Time to celebrate as Uganda airlines spreads wings to Europe
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | At 9.25am on May 18th, it is planned that Uganda Airlines will depart Entebbe International Airport for Gatwick London. At exactly 16:55hrs, the Airbus A330-800 Neo will touch down. The journey from Entebbe to London that has been hitherto 18 or 18 sometime 22 hours depending …
Read More »Uganda Airlines hosts special Iftar dinner, celebrates unity and diversity
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a heartwarming celebration of unity, diversity, and shared values, Uganda Airlines recently hosted a special Iftar dinner, bringing together distinguished guests, stakeholders, and friends to mark the holy month of Ramadan. The event, held in the spirit of reflection and compassion, underscored the …
Read More »Uganda Airlines to fly top Absa KH3-7 Hills Run winners to South Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top finishers of the 2025 Absa KH3-7 Hills Run will receive fully paid trips to South Africa, thanks to a new partnership between Uganda Airlines and Absa Bank. The winners from this year’s Run will join the top four winners from last …
Read More »Flight costs, visa headaches stagnating Africa’s domestic flight market
Uganda Airlines will continue to struggle without a domestic market COMMENT | WESLEY KAMBALE | In 2024, Africa’s domestic flight market was almost nonexistent, accounting for just 0.4% of the global domestic flight market (38.2%) and a mere 1.8% of the global international flight market (61.8%). This weak domestic market …
Read More »Uganda Airlines suspends flights to Kinshasa after violent protests
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines announced on Tuesday the suspension of its flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where several embassies were damaged, looted, and even set on fire amid mass demonstrations. The decision was made after violent protests targeting foreign …
Read More »Captain Thomas calls time on Uganda Airlines duty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After four decades of flying various aircraft, from military jets to commercial airliners, Capt. Peter (Pete) Thomas has retired from his aviation career. He marked the end of his illustrious journey with Uganda Airlines Flight UR445, flying from Dubai to Entebbe as Pilot-in-Command. Capt. Thomas’ …
Read More »Uganda Airlines vows to match intensity in industry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines is “moving closer to profitability” as revenue targets are in sight, but focus is on network and fleet expansion, according to management. The year 2024 has been busy for the five-year old flier opening up new routes both domestic and international, including Abuja, …
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