Ariguma Aviation Consultants Limited

East Africa Aviation Advisory Partner

Building aviation for generations

Ariguma Aviation Consultants Limited (AACL) is a Ugandan registered company that deals with General Aviation Consultancy, Supply & Procurement & Logistics, Training & Certifications services. AACL offers a comprehensive suite of services to navigate the complexities of the Ugandan and beyond aviation industry through four key areas: Aviation Consultancy, Procurement Logistics and Supplies, Financial Accounting and Auditing, and Aviation Training and Certifications.

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  • 2021

    Year Founded

  • 4

    Service Areas

  • 11

    Certification Pathways

  • Entebbe

    Head Office

  • UCAA

    Recognised Training

  • E. Africa

    Regional Focus

  • Parts

    Maintenance Supply

  • Drones

    UAV Procurement

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What would you like to do?

  • Operators and organisations

    Certify an airline, school or maintenance organisation

    Understand the AOC, ATO and AMO processes and get support preparing for UCAA certification.

  • Aspiring and student pilots

    Plan your pilot licence and pass your theory exams

    Follow the licensing pathway in Uganda, then revise every theory subject with practice questions and mock exams.

  • Operators and maintenance teams

    Source aircraft parts, UAVs and supplies

    Procurement and logistics support for aircraft spares, drones and aviation equipment.

  • Everyone in aviation

    Read plain-language guides

    Source-backed explainers on licensing, medical certificates, aircraft registration and drone rules.

Aviation in Action

From Uganda Airlines operations and helicopter support to UAV procurement, hangar maintenance, and spare parts sourcing — a snapshot of the environments we work in across Uganda and East Africa.

Uganda Airlines wide-body and regional jets on the tarmac

Uganda Airlines fleet operations

Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo on the ground

National carrier — Uganda Airlines

Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines A330neo aircraft on the apron

A330neo at Entebbe

Uganda Airlines
Helicopters and light aircraft on an East African airfield

Rotary-wing and general aviation

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Helicopter against a dramatic sky

Helicopter operations

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Helicopter on the runway ready for departure

Helicopter support and logistics

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Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone in flight

UAV and drone procurement

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Aircraft maintenance hangar with airframe work in progress

Aircraft maintenance and repair

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Aircraft engine and aviation spare components

Spare parts and components

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Aviation workshop with aircraft components and tooling

Procurement and logistics supplies

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Why AACL

Built by People Who Have Done the Job

01

Operational credibility

Our founding team brings together pilots, flight operations professionals, aircraft engineers, air traffic controllers and ex Airforce military personnels. When we advise on an AOC submission or a maintenance arrangement, it is grounded in work we have actually done.

02

Regulatory clarity

Aviation is a demanding field to operate in. The rules are strict, the paperwork runs deep, and the room for error is small. We help you prepare documentation that is complete, coherent, and ready for the authority — whether that is UCAA or another CAA in the region.

03

End-to-end support

Many clients need more than one pillar: certification guidance, spare parts sourcing, financial records, and training for their people. We are set up for that — four service areas under one roof at Imperial Mall, Entebbe.

East Africa Focus

Serving Uganda and Beyond

Entebbe sits at the heart of Uganda's aviation activity — home to the country's main international gateway and a growing general aviation community. From our offices at Imperial Mall on Lugard Avenue, we work with operators, investors, and institutions across Uganda and the wider East African region.

Whether you are navigating UCAA requirements, sourcing certified parts, or building training pathways for your crew, we understand the local regulatory context and the practical realities of operating here.

  • Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) aligned training and certification
  • Support for operators in Uganda and across East Africa
  • Entebbe-based team with hands-on aviation backgrounds
  • Four integrated service pillars — consultancy through to training
Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft on an East African airfield
AACL imagery

How We Work

From First Conversation to Delivery

  1. 01

    Listen first

    Tell us what you are trying to achieve — a new AOC, a parts shortage, a finance audit, or a qualification for your team. A short conversation is usually enough for us to tell you whether we can help.

  2. 02

    Assess and plan

    We review your situation against regulatory requirements and operational needs, then outline a clear path — timelines, documentation, and responsibilities on both sides.

  3. 03

    Work alongside you

    We do not disappear after the first meeting. From early drafts through to submission, sourcing, or delivery, we stay next to your team until the job is done properly.

  4. 04

    Follow through

    Certification renewals, recurring procurement, ongoing bookkeeping, or the next training cycle — we aim to be the firm you call back as your operation grows.

Why AACL

Values That Define Us

  • Integrity

    We uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability in every aspect of our business.

  • Excellence

    We are committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions that exceed our clients' expectations.

  • Safety

    We prioritize safety in all our operations, ensuring that our clients meet and exceed industry safety standards.

  • Collaboration

    We believe in the power of teamwork, working closely with our clients and partners to achieve shared goals.

  • Innovation

    We embrace change and continuously seek new and better ways to solve the challenges facing the aviation industry.

  • Sustainability

    We are dedicated to promoting sustainable practices within the aviation industry, ensuring a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve.

  • Commitment

    We are passionate about building lasting relationships with our clients, delivering value, and contributing to the growth and success of the aviation industry.

Leadership

Our Leadership

AACL is headed by Board of directors followed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Head of Operations (HOO), Head of Administration and logistics (HOAL) and Head of Finance and Procurement (HOFP). Our founding team brings together pilots, flight operations professionals, aircraft engineers, air traffic controllers and ex Airforce military personnels.

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Head of Operations

Head of Operations (HOO)

Get in touch

Not certain which of these fits, or need something that runs across more than one? That is normal, and a good deal of our work does exactly that. Get in touch and tell us what you are trying to achieve, and we will take it from there.

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