The Minister of State for Works and Transport (Transport), Hon. Julius Maganda Wandera, has appreciated the modifications works being undertaken at Entebbe International Airport by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), urging the authority to be more focused on their mandate and also devise means to improve domestic flight operations and traffic.
Min Maganda, applauded UCAA’s works following a visit and inspection of facilities at the Airport, on Thursday.
Min Maganda, who was received by members of the UCAA’s Executive Committee led by the Director General, Mr. Fred Bamwesigye, was taken on a guided tour of Airport facilities alongside his delegation including the Business Class Lounge, the new terminal building, fire station, cargo center and control tower facilities among others.
During a briefing at the VIP Press Room, Mr. Bamwesigye presented to the Minister an overview of the Authority’s mandate, operations, air traffic performance, achievements, challenges and future development plans.
Mr. Bamwesigye mentioned plans for Arua Airport development following acquisition of funding from the African Development Bank.
“Uganda is scheduled to host AFCON in 2027 and Kabalega International Airport is expected to facilitate the arrival and departure of the players. The contractor for development of a new terminal building has taken over the site for works to be completed in seven months, ”he added.
Mr. Bamwesigye also emphasized modalities for a sustainable funding arrangement for accident investigation, and revealed that the ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission was tentatively scheduled for 2027.
