Air Serv Ltd

Air Serv Limited was founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of Air Serv International, a humanitarian nonprofit organization. The company is based at Entebbe Old Airport in Uganda. It provides flight operations, aircraft maintenance, humanitarian transport, fixed base operation services, and hangar facilities. It also offers air charter services, logistical planning, and consulting.

The company operates scheduled passenger flights between Entebbe and Arua. Flights operate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. The outbound flight departs Entebbe at 1:00 pm. The return flight departs Arua at 3:00 pm. Passengers must check in two hours before departure. The baggage allowance is 20 kg per passenger. A one way ticket costs $200. A return ticket costs $370.

Air Serv Limited currently operates a fleet of five Cessna Caravans. These aircraft are wholly owned by the nonprofit organization Air Serv International. Each Caravan has a maximum range of 1,070 nautical miles and a max cruise speed of 186 knots. The aircraft can carry 12 occupants and have a useful load of 3,305 pounds. The takeoff ground roll is 1,160 feet.

The headquarters at Entebbe Old Airport serves as the maintenance hub. It manages technical standards, records, quality assurance, and parts surplus. The company holds Ugandan and United States FAA certified maintenance divisions. It has also received a South African maintenance certification. The staff has knowledge of ICAO, CAA, and FAA regulations. The company has operated in more than thirty countries.

The company supports humanitarian responders during sudden emergencies and longer term events. It conducts internal audits. Safety audits are overseen by the World Food Program, the Civil Aviation Authority, and Bureau Veritas. The company is recognized by the Ugandan CAA to provide hands on training. It runs a scholarship and internship program through its humanitarian arm.

Air Serv Limited plans to grow and vary its fleet. It also plans to become the first full service fixed base operator facility at Entebbe Airport. Uganda does not charge import tax on airplane parts. This policy helps reduce operational costs for the company and its clients.

Services

• Charter services
• Scheduled flights
• Aircraft maintenance
• Flight operations
• Humanitarian transport
• Fixed base operations
• Logistics and consulting
• Hangar facilities
• Parts surplus
• Quality assurance