They say an airline’s runway is paved with confidence, but for Uganda Airlines, the tarmac has long been cracked by questions. When Works and Transport Minister Gen. Katumba Wamala appeared before Parliament’s Budget Committee seeking a staggering UGX 1.696 trillion…
Uganda Airlines has launched an international search for top consultancy firms to advise on its next phase of fleet growth, signalling fresh ambition to cement its place among Africa’s competitive carriers. The national airline has opened bidding for integrated technical,…
Uganda Airlines has once again found itself in the headlines—not for expansion or innovation, but for a ballooning wage bill that starkly contrasts its troubled performance. The national carrier, which is still heavily reliant on taxpayer subsidies and yet to…
It was meant to be a routine transcontinental journey: Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, lifting off into the warm night sky en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. But just minutes after takeoff on June 12, the…
After more than 20 years of silence, the mighty roar of the Concorde is preparing for an encore, and this time, it’s smarter, sleeker, and greener. Once the pride of the skies and the envy of international jet-setters, Concorde’s return…
An entire aircraft cabin crew has been suspended following the discovery of a passenger’s lost iPhone which was tracked to their accommodation by the ‘Find My iPhone’ feature. Michael Tjendara was traveling from Jakarta to Melbourne on June 6 when…
At 29,032 feet above sea level, where the oxygen is a third of what it is at sea level and temperatures can drop to -80°F, Mount Everest pierces the sky with a quiet majesty. Often compared to the cruising altitude…
In a devastating tragedy unfolding in western India, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, killing over 200 people. The London-bound Flight AI171 departed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport early Wednesday…
Ahmedabad, India – June 12, 2025 In one of the most devastating aviation disasters in recent Indian history, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people crashed into a residential complex shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel…
