The Minister of Works, Gen Wamala has tabled the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2024 for first reading.
The Bill seeks to amend the Civil Aviation Act to bring it into conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation commonly referred to as the Chicago Convention.
The bill seeks to provide for the delegation of powers to inspectors to have unrestricted access to aircraft, aerodromes, and aviation facilities; including cargo and records of aviation organizations under!
The bill will also enable Uganda Civil Aviation Authority to recognize agreements of third party states who are signatories to Article 83 Bis of the Chicago Convention, relating to the transfer of functions and duties; and to prescribe additional offences!
According to the Minister, Gen Wamala, the Bill is intended to ensure Uganda’s compliance and satisfactory performance in the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) that commenced on 6th September 2023 and to ensure the safety and security of Uganda’s Aviation Sector.
