The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority management team, led by Director General Fred Bamwesigye, has appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises to defend its financial performance. The appearance follows queries raised in the Auditor General's report over a UGX 13.798 billion decline in the authority's net surplus. The committee, chaired by Muwada Nkunyingi, is probing the drop as part of parliamentary oversight of state enterprises.

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority plans to separate its regulatory functions from airport operations, according to officials. This decision is aimed at improving efficiency and oversight within the aviation sector.

Members of Uganda's parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) have demanded additional documentation from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) over a specialised fire-fighting vehicle procured for Shs 5.3985 billion. According to The Observer, the MPs inspected the vehicle during a physical visit to Entebbe International Airport but said UCAA failed to provide adequate records. The lawmakers are also querying a transformer valued at Shs 2.3 billion as part of their oversight of the aviation authority's spending.

Uganda's Office of the Prime Minister, working with the national refugee response body, has launched an exercise to verify the actual number of refugees in the country. According to NTV Uganda, the move follows concerns that the refugee population was declining even as new arrivals continued entering the country, prompting the joint verification effort to establish accurate figures.

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) is advocating for a review of aviation taxes and an economic boycott of South Africa. This initiative arises amid increasing operational costs faced by Nigerian airlines and broader concerns regarding sustainability in the industry, alongside renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa that have sparked criticism from Nigerians.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has mandated Airbus to inspect specific A380 jets due to the discovery of cracks in the wings, which could potentially compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft. This directive aims to ensure the safety and reliability of the A380 fleet.