Uganda

Entebbe International Airport has recorded its highest-ever passenger and cargo traffic, according to data released by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.

Uganda Airlines reports that its Approved Maintenance Organization successfully completed its first in-house engine change on a Bombardier CRJ900 in Entebbe.

Kenya-Angola and Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to increase air connectivity.

The planned launch of flights between Riyadh and Entebbe comes as Saudi Arabia and Uganda seek to strengthen ties.

Air Arabia is launching a new route to Uganda at the same time as Uganda Airlines is entering the United Arab Emirates market.

The carrier, currently only a regional operator, will use the Airbus A330-800 to launch intercontinental routes.

The airline intends to connect the East African country with four destinations in the UK, United Arab Emirates, China and India.

As Uganda Airlines prepares to begin long-haul services to Europe and the Middle East, Routes looks at the country’s aviation market.

The first Airbus A330-800 route is expected to be Entebbe-London Heathrow.