At State House Entebbe, Uganda Airlines signed a fleet expansion agreement with Boeing worth approximately Shs3.7 trillion (about $985 million). On paper it is a 10-aircraft procurement. In practice it …
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Uganda Airlines Strengthens Regional Operations With New Boeing 737-800
Uganda Airlines has received its first wet-leased Boeing 737-800 from Ethiopian Airlines, marking a major step in strengthening the airline’s regional operations and expanding capacity amid rising passenger demand. The …
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Uganda has received the Best Exquisite Destination Award at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026, held February 5-7 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The award was …
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Uganda Airlines is set to begin domestic flights in the 2026/2027 financial year, the national carrier’s Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Bamuturaki, announced on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Bamuturaki made the …
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Uganda Airlines has today commenced direct flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and London GatwickAirport (LGW), marking a major milestone in the national carrier’s international expansion strategy and reinforcinggrowing connectivity …
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EAC Drafts Proposals for More Competitive Regional Aviation IndustryÂ
Once upon a time, there used to be East African Airways. At its peak, the common carrier for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda was described as Africa’s foremost emerging airline only …
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Uganda Airlines Expands its African Network with The Launch of New Flights to Abuja, Lusaka & Harare
Uganda Airlines has launched new flights to Abuja, Harare, and Lusaka. The new flights will commence on September 12, 2024. Abuja will launch on September 12, 2024, with flights operated …
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Uganda Airlines Secures London Gatwick Route, Targets New European Markets
Uganda Airlines has successfully secured a coveted route to London Gatwick, marking a significant milestone in its strategic expansion plans. Last month, a delegation from Uganda Airlines led by CEO …
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What African aviation industry should do to transform and advance air travel
The African aviation industry, comprising 357 airlines, plays a crucial role in the continent’s economic activities. The aviation industry supports 7.7 million jobs and $63 billion in African economic activity. …
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COVID-19 Recovery: Entebbe Airport Records Passenger Traffic Increase
Entebbe International Airport recorded a total of 842,429 international passengers (413,223 arrivals and 429,206 departures) in the first part of the year (January to June 2023), the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority …