By Uganda Airlines has marked a major breakthrough in its technical operations after successfully completing its first in-house engine change on a CRJ900 aircraft, tail number 5X-KNP.
The milestone, announced just days before the national carrier’s sixth anniversary on August 28, underscores the airline’s growing capacity for self-reliance in aircraft maintenance.
According to officials, the operation was carried out by the airline’s Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), which received formal certification from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) in March 2024. The complex exercise is regarded as one of the most technically demanding tasks in aviation engineering, requiring precision, safety, and advanced expertise.
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“The success of this engine change demonstrates the world-class skills of our engineering team,” Uganda Airlines said in a statement, noting that the achievement also reflects the strength of its ongoing training programs aimed at building the next generation of Ugandan aviation professionals.
Beyond servicing its own fleet, the airline’s AMO has ambitions of becoming a regional centre of excellence, offering full-service maintenance and, in the near future, support to third-party carriers across Africa.
As Uganda’s national airline, the carrier reaffirmed its commitment to safety, reliability, and technical excellence, while positioning itself as a key player in strengthening the country’s aviation industry and creating opportunities for Ugandan talent.
The achievement comes at a symbolic moment for the airline as it prepares to celebrate six years since its revival, with industry observers hailing the in-house engine change as a step toward reducing dependence on foreign maintenance providers and cutting operational costs.
