UCAA Conducts Public Hearing for Prospective Air Service Operators

In a significant move to bolster the nation’s aviation sector, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) convened a public hearing to evaluate applications from three new air service operators. The 52nd Board Air Services Licensing committee meeting was held at the Four Points By Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Friday, November 7, 2025.

The hearing provided a platform for the committee to scrutinize the proposals of Flight Training Center, Aerojet Aviation Ltd, and Kampala Executive Aviation, each outlining ambitious plans to expand their operations within Uganda’s airspace.

A Diversified Push for Aviation Growth

The applications revealed a strategic push into various niches of the aviation market:

• Kampala Executive Aviation, currently a charter flight operator, defended its application to expand into aerial work as well as domestic and international scheduled passenger services. This marks a potential significant scaling up of its business model.
• Flight Training Centre applied for a license to undertake domestic and international non-scheduled passenger and cargo flights, alongside flight training and aerial work services, positioning itself as a multifaceted aviation academy and service provider.
• Aerojet Aviation Ltd is seeking to commence operations focused on domestic and international non-scheduled passenger and cargo transport.

During the session, members of the public were given an opportunity to voice their opinions and comments on the presentations made by the aspiring operators.

Chairman Calls for Collaboration to Boost Connectivity

In his opening remarks, the UCAA Board Chairman, Hon. Steven Kavuma, underscored the importance of strategic partnerships among licensed operators. He encouraged them to explore synergies through codeshare agreements to enhance connectivity and stimulate the growth of both passenger and cargo traffic in Uganda.

Highlighting the country’s robust international aviation framework, Chairman Kavuma noted, “Uganda has forged strong global connections through Air Service Agreements concluded with fifty-nine countries, a testament to our unwavering commitment to global connectivity.”

This public hearing signifies a proactive step by the UCAA to foster competition, diversify service offerings, and ultimately strengthen Uganda’s position as a growing hub for aviation in the East African region. The committee’s decisions on these licenses are now awaited.