The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority
(UCAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through
green technology and digital innovation in the aviation sector.
Speaking at the 3rd CEO Breakfast and
High-Level Meeting on Green Economy, SDGs and Sustainability held in Mbuya on
October 14, 2026, UCAA representative Vianney Luggya highlighted initiatives
aimed at reducing aviation carbon emissions.
These include acquiring five Kayoola
electric vehicles, developing a carbon emissions reduction plan, exploring
sustainable aviation fuel and adopting modern air navigation technologies.
UCAA says these innovations will
improve flight efficiency, enhance aviation safety, reduce fuel consumption and
lower carbon emissions, supporting Uganda’s transition to a greener economy.
The meeting was
officially opened by Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth under
the theme, “Accelerating Uganda’s Green Economy Transition through Digital
Transformation.”
