President Museveni welcomed the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) delegation and assured them that Uganda is open for the audit. He asked the management of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to cooperate with ICAO experts and be ready to learn and improve where necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Members of ICAO have been in Uganda to carry out an oversight audit on Entebbe International Airport. The purpose of the audit is to assess the level of Uganda\u2019s effective implementation of ICAO standards and recommended practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation, and fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The meeting was attended by Justice Steven Kavuma, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Board Chairman, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, the Director General-Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala said that if the outcome of the audit is positive then it will be to an advantage for the country since it will create trust and confidence in the country\u2019s airspace among stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere will be confidence that our air space is safe to use,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gen. Katumba added that the audit will further unlock more flights for Uganda Airlines to fly to other destinations like the UK which has not allowed the national carrier to fly to their airspace until the audit is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf the audit comes out positive, then it will be a chance to operate in the UK. Not in the UK alone but also in other areas like China, Mumbai, among others,\u201d Gen. Katumba noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Manjang Kemo Ousman, the leader of the audit team from ICAO, commended the President for the efforts the Government has been making towards the improvement of aviation safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you look at Uganda as a country, there is a lot of potential that could be unlocked with small investment in aviation, but you have to do well and demonstrate to the international community that Uganda is serious. Uganda has effectively implemented safety oversight systems at the international level,\u201d Mr. Manjang said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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