Uganda\u2019 is committed to embracing digital transformation in the aviation sector and its air navigation services have transitioned from reliance on only terrestrial navigation facilities (located on the ground) to also using satellite-based navigation systems in all the phases of flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201c While the terrestrial facilities are still important, new technology emphasizes using satellite-based systems under Performance Based Navigation (PBN) to enhance safety,\u201d Uganda Civil Aviation Authority ,director General Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye has stated .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a speech read for him by Eng.Sooma Ayub the Director Airports and Aviation Security at the 15th<\/sup> Africa Region of International Federation of Air traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (IFATSEA), said that in addition to the traditional procedures, Uganda has implemented Direct Routing procedures, which shorten the distance flown and reduce fuel burns. This involves flying from point to point other than having to follow fixed routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe other ANS technological advancement is adoption of Continuous Climb and Descent Operations with reduced workload to pilots and ATC, which has also enhanced passenger comfort and reduced noise and carbon emissions, among others,|\u201d he said .<\/p>\n\n\n\n Held under the theme :\u201cDigital Transformation in CNS\/ATM: Strengthening ATSEP Competencies for a Safer and Sustainable Future\u201d is being held at Munyonyo Speke resort in Kampala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bamwesigye noted that engineers in aviation form the backbone of air navigation safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTheir work underpins the safe and efficient operation of communication, navigation, and surveillance systems. As a regulator and service provider, UCAA remains steadfast in ensuring that our engineers are empowered through continuous professional development, skills upgrading, and exposure to modern technologies,\u201d he told the delegates .<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DG said thatt UCAA was not only adopting technology but fostering innovation. \u201c I am particularly encouraged by the work being done by our Engineers under Research & Development, which has led to the development of indigenous systems such as the Balanced Scorecard Strategy and Performance Management Solution, the Aeronautical Billing System, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and many others. These solutions, fully developed by our internal R&D teams, demonstrate the untapped potential of the African engineering talent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Editor:msserwanga@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Uganda\u2019 is committed to embracing digital transformation in the aviation sector and its air navigation services have transitioned from reliance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14659,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1X4A9986-1-scaled.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4215,"url":"https:\/\/prowebinhost.com\/anzu\/meet-fred-bamwesigye-the-new-director-general-of-uganda-civil-aviation-authority\/","url_meta":{"origin":14658,"position":0},"title":"MEET FRED BAMWESIGYE THE NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL OF UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY","author":"UgandaUpdate","date":"October 7, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Last week the Minister of Transport and Works Gen. 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