The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has organized Safety Week activities for November 11–15, 2024, in collaboration with Entebbe International Airport partners.
The Authority has organized a number of activities, such as safety talks, presentations, themed messages, and safety drills, all of which are intended to foster a culture of safety, according to Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, Director General of the Authority, who spoke at the opening.The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has organized Safety Week activities for November 11–15, 2024, in collaboration with Entebbe International Airport partners.
The Authority has organized a number of activities, such as safety talks, presentations, themed messages, and safety drills, all of which are intended to foster a culture of safety, according to Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, Director General of the Authority, who spoke at the opening.
“While acknowledging that airport operators, airlines, and all service providers share responsibility for safety, I encourage all stakeholders to actively engage in the activities, constructively challenge one another, and share best practices,” he said.”While acknowledging that airport operators, airlines, and all service providers share responsibility for safety, I encourage all stakeholders to actively engage in the activities, constructively challenge one another, and share best practices,” he said.
Over the years, Entebbe International Airport has had a strong safety record, he said. That performance is supported by Uganda’s remarkable 72.2% score in the most recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit, which was carried out in September 2023. Uganda has never reported a significant safety concern (SSC) in the many international safety audits that have been carried out over the years.Over the years, Entebbe International Airport has had a strong safety record, he said. That performance is supported by Uganda’s remarkable 72.2% score in the most recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit, which was carried out in September 2023. Uganda has never reported a significant safety concern (SSC) in the many international safety audits that have been carried out over the years.
Under the theme “Safe Airports, Stronger Together,” Safety Week provides a chance for all parties involved to take stock of the achievements made in maintaining safety at Entebbe International Airport and to reaffirm their dedication to the cause and its role in advancing the aviation sector.Under the theme “Safe Airports, Stronger Together,” Safety Week provides a chance for all parties involved to take stock of the achievements made in maintaining safety at Entebbe International Airport and to reaffirm their dedication to the cause and its role in advancing the aviation sector.
