Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines, is set for a major transformation after securing $113 million in government funding to expand its fleet with 10 new aircraft. This strategic investment comes at a time when disruptions affecting major Middle Eastern carriers like Qatar Airways and Emirates are reshaping global travel patterns, creating new opportunities for African […]
Uganda Airlines has just released exciting news for travelers heading to the Pearl of Africa. On 7th March 2026, the national carrier announced a short-term Uganda Airlines Boeing 787 wet lease partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. This ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement brings a Boeing 787 into service immediately to ensure seamless long-haul operations. […]
Today marks a significant milestone for Uganda’s tourism and aviation sectors as the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Airlines held a strategic meeting to strengthen their collaboration. Led by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) CEO Ms. Juliana Kagwa and Uganda Airlines C.E.O Ms. Jennifer Bamuturaki, the discussions focused on aligning efforts to promote Destination Uganda […]
On May 18th, 2025, Uganda Airlines etched its name in aviation history, touching down at London Gatwick Airport at precisely 17:01 hours, marking its first-ever landing on the United Kingdom’s soil. This inaugural flight from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick reintroduces a direct air link between Uganda and the United Kingdom, absent for nearly […]
Uganda Airlines is soaring to new heights with the announcement of direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport. This groundbreaking route, set to launch on May 18, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the national carrier and the East African nation. Uganda Airlines will operate four weekly flights to London using its […]
Eagle Air, an airline based in Kampala, Uganda recently resumed scheduled flights from Entebbe to Arua and from Arua to Entebbe from 17th March, 2025. The airline is set to fly three times in a week from Entebbe to Arua and from Arua to Entebbe on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (The flight schedule has beem […]
Uganda Airlines is proud to announce its partnership with the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). This collaboration, initiated two years ago, marks a significant milestone in advancing shared goals of safety, efficiency, and service excellence. The journey began with Uganda Airlines receiving approval from the UN Commercial Air Travel Safety Unit (CATU) to transport […]
Uganda Airlines and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) have announced their partnership for the highly anticipated 2025 East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE). Set to take place in Dar es Salaam, this prestigious event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the region to explore the future of petroleum in […]
In a remarkable achievement that underscores its commitment to excellence and innovation, Uganda Airlines has once again been awarded the prestigious ch-aviation Africa’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award for the fifth consecutive year in 2025. This accolade is a testament to the airline’s dedication to maintaining a modern and efficient fleet, setting a high standard in […]
Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national flag carrier has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans to fly to. Some of the routes in question include Mumbai in India, London in United Kingdom, Goma and Lubumbashi (both in the Democratic Republic of Congo). Owing to the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has […]