If Uganda is serious about developing new routes to connect the country, it is imperative that a dedicated route development project is formed with a focused team to drive it. COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | In the pursuit of economic growth, nations around the world are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role …
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One of the key benefits of the SAATM is that it will increase the number of flights and airlines operating in Uganda, thereby increasing competition and lowering prices for consumers SPECIAL FEATURE | DEREK NSEKO | The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) is a flagship project of the African Union, …
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Becoming an airline pilot is not an easy task, but with hard work and dedication, it is achievable. SPECIAL FEATURE | DEREK NSEKO | The role of a pilot is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers in the aviation industry. Pilots are responsible for the safe and efficient operation …
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Analysis of Uganda’s Aviation Sector Year Ending 2022 and Beyond COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Unless you have been living under an extremely remote rock in Uganda, your outstanding view of the aviation sector in 2022 has likely been defined by the month-long probe by the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities …
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It is often said that men apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% of them COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Only seven of the top 100 airlines in the world are led by female CEOs, according to a …
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COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | The global travel industry is roaring back in 2022. Despite some pockets of severe COVID-19 related restrictions and mounting economic pressures resulting from a skyrocketing oil price, travel has been resilient in its efforts for a comeback this year. People simply want to travel again and …
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SAATM is designed to lift restrictions on market access in Africa and to remove restrictive bilateral air service agreements (BASAs) between state pairs COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | This week marked exactly 22 years since the signing of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD). For those with interest in the African aviation industry, …
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New policies will no doubt deter tourism arrivals and further dampen appetite for travel in an environment that is now more expensive due to added cost of COVID tests COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | News that the Uganda parliament has okayed a $10 tax on outbound passengers from Uganda comes as …
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Three CEOs, a global pandemic, a corruption scandal, a managerial wipeout and two brand new Airbus A330s on ground for 6 months – what went wrong? COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Less than two years ago, Uganda celebrated the return to skies of the latest reincarnation of its National Airline. During …
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Vernita Kayiwa and Tina Drazu will be the first Ugandan women to fly the wide body Airbus A330. They have gone further in their civilian flying careers than any Ugandan women ever, no mean feat and worth celebrating COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Now that the dust has settled on Uganda …
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