By Alice Lubwama
The number of international passengers entering the country has increased from 118,000 in 1991 to 1.4 million passengers by the year 2015. The managing director Civil Aviation Authority Rama Makuza made the revelation during the celebrations last evening to mark 25 years of the existence of CAA.
The number of domestic tourists also increased from 5000 to 14000 tourists , while Aircraft movements have also increased from 5000 in 1991 to 27000 last year. Exports through Entebbe International airport have increased from 1367 tones to 32000 tones.
According to Civil Aviation Authority managing director Rama Makuza imports increased from 5000 to 21000 tons in 2015. Total revenue collected increased from 2.4 billion in 19 91 to 159 billion shillings in the year ending 2015.