UCAA, Guyana Sign Deal To Boost Aviation Safety, Skills And Cooperation
Uganda and Guyana have taken a major step towards strengthening cooperation in civil aviation after their aviation authorities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving technical collaboration, safety and regulatory standards in the two countries.The agreement was signed on October 2, 2026, in Georgetown, Guyana, by Mrs. Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), and Lt. Col. (Ret’d) Egbert Field, Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
UCAA was also represented at the signing by Mr. Christopher Kasozi, Manager Economic Regulation.The new MoU provides a framework through which Uganda and Guyana will share technical knowledge, information and experience in the management and modernisation of their civil aviation systems. The two authorities will also work together to identify and adopt best practices that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of aviation regulation.A major focus of the partnership will be aviation safety and oversight.
The areas covered include safety surveillance, State Safety Programmes, Safety Management Systems, personnel licensing and training, airworthiness, economic oversight of air transport, as well as institutional strengthening and human resource development.The cooperation will go beyond the exchange of information. The two aviation authorities are expected to facilitate the deployment of experts and instructors for training programmes and technical missions.
They will also undertake joint studies and other activities considered beneficial to both countries.The partnership is expected to help Uganda and Guyana strengthen their aviation sectors by improving professional skills, safety systems and regulatory capacity. It will also provide an opportunity for both countries to learn from each other’s experiences as they work towards modern and efficient civil aviation systems.The agreement could also open the door to wider economic opportunities between Uganda and Guyana.
By strengthening cooperation in aviation, the two countries are creating a foundation for increased connectivity, business engagement and other commercial ties in the future.As part of the broader aviation cooperation, Uganda and Guyana have also agreed to conclude and sign their Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) during the International Civil Aviation Organization Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN), which is scheduled to take place in Equatorial Guinea in December 2026.
