Uganda Aviation Academy plans eight training aircraft, two simulators and new centres in Entebbe and Jinja
The academy wants Ugandans to train as pilots at home instead of paying for courses abroad.
Kampala — Uganda Aviation Academy has won board approval for an expansion that includes two new training centres, eight training aircraft and two flight simulators.
The academy, which is marking 15 years of operation, plans a centre in Entebbe focused on airline operations, cabin crew training, aviation management, airport services and safety, and a practical flight-training hub in Jinja with aircraft, simulators and ground school.
The new fleet
The fleet would include four two-seat, single-engine aircraft for basic training, two four-seat aircraft for intermediate and advanced training, and two twin-engine aircraft for commercial pilot training and multi-engine ratings. The facilities are meant to support private and commercial pilot licences, instrument ratings and multi-engine ratings, subject to approval by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.
Executive Director Rodney Mukula said the project would make aviation education more accessible to Ugandan students and reduce the need for expensive training abroad. Board Chairperson Yogi Birigwa called it part of the academy's ambition to become a centre of excellence.
The academy's longer-term plans include campuses in Dar es Salaam and Bujumbura, and further sites in Munyonyo, Ntinda and Mbarara.
Source: allAfrica, November 2026.
