Aviation Oversight Through Regulatory Excellence
UCAA’s Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye at the opening of the regulatory excellence workshop at Protea Hotel, Entebbe, September 1, 2025.
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with the East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA), Boeing International, and Cranfield University, is hosting a three-day Regulatory Excellence Workshop at Protea Hotel, Entebbe, from September 1, 2025.
Opening the workshop, UCAA’s Director General, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, underscored the increasing importance of effective regulation in an era of rapid technological transformation within the aviation sector.
“The aviation industry is experiencing rapid innovations, digitalisation, drones, cyber-security, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), and advanced air mobility systems. These changes require regulators not only to enforce standards but also to safeguard public trust while enabling growth and innovation,” he said.
He further highlighted the dual role of regulators as both protectors and enablers of growth:
“We must ensure safety, transparency, and accountability, while creating environments where industries can thrive, investments are attracted, and opportunities expanded.”
CASSOA’s Executive Director, Eng. Richard Gatete welcomed the initiative as timely and strategic, stressing the importance of harmonised regulatory practices across the East African region to uphold global aviation standards and enhance safety.
“Effective regulation is the backbone of safe and sustainable air transport. By working together through regional platforms such as this, we can standardise procedures, anticipate risks, and strengthen the resilience of our aviation systems,” he noted.
Participants will explore the regulatory strategies for emerging technologies, crisis management and resilience, leadership in regulatory change, and safety management systems (SMS).
The workshop will also emphasise the value of collaboration among regulators, airlines, service providers, and international partners in shaping Africa’s safer, more innovative, and globally competitive aviation sector.
