With the continued peace and security, Uganda has attracted a South Sudanese private regional airline to add momentum on the Entebbe-Juba route.
Kush Air launched the Juba-Entebbe service in Uganda on Friday (Dec. 6), a significant step to boosting business ties between the two East African Community states.
A statement from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Kush Air “has today added another new route to its expanding East and Central regional network with the launch of its Juba-Entebbe route at Entebbe international Airport.”
“Flights on the route will operate three times a week starting Monday, December 9, 2024 and will also regularly fly on Wednesday and Friday in a week with plans to include Sunday,” the statement added.
Eng. Ronny Barongo, UCAA Director Safety, Security and Economic Regulation, said Uganda would provide a conducive environment for Kush-Air to operate in Uganda having met all the technical requirements to operate in country.
The General Manager, Entebbe International Airport, Emmanuel Barungi, pledged that the aviation authority would continue to improve and upgrade facilities at Entebbe International Airport and the regional airports to meet international standards and open new routes taking advantage of the 58 bilateral agreements.
“The DASH 8Q400 Aircraft was received with a water gun salute at the function attended by members of the Airline Operation Committee led by the Chairperson, Ms Maureen Kabura, ticketing agents, DAS Aviation handling services, airport staff and other airport stakeholders,” the authority noted.
The new airline joins several others, including Uganda Airlines in plying the Juba-Entebbe route which has over the years seen a growth in passengers.
