Mambo Aviation & Logistics

Ground Handling

Reliable Aviation & Ground Handling Support

Professional passenger handling, ramp support and airport logistics at Entebbe International Airport.

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Cargo & Logistics

Cargo, Logistics & Cold Storage Solutions

Secure cargo handling, warehouse space and temperature-controlled storage for perishable and dry cargo.

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Ground Support Equipment

Ground Support Equipment You Can Trust

GPUs, loaders, forklifts, passenger steps, pushback support and technical equipment services.

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Special Flights

Special Flight & VIP Handling

Dedicated aviation support for VIP, emergency, government, military and charter flights.

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What We Do

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Passenger Handling

Our Passenger Services team provides check-in, escort and pre-flight editing services, handling over 300,000 passengers per annum at Entebbe International Airport.

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Aircraft Ramp & Cargo

Our own infrastructure at Entebbe International Airport includes an outstanding cold-storage facility with the capacity to handle up to 1,000 tons of perishable goods.

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Mechanical & Electrical

Our in-house workshop is the biggest at Entebbe International Airport, covering engine overhaul, electrical wiring, hydraulic testing and full GSE maintenance.

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Fast Track

Enjoy our exclusive Fast Track service, making your airport experience effortless with priority check-in, immigration clearance, boarding and customs support.

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Why Choose Us

Reliable airport support backed by capacity, flexibility and 24/7 service readiness.

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Who We Are

About Mambo Aviation

Mambo Aviation & Logistics Limited is a Ugandan aviation and logistics company supporting safe, reliable and client-focused airport services.

Background

Mambo Aviation & Logistics Limited is a local Ugandan air services and logistics company, founded and incorporated by young Ugandans to support the efforts of the Government of Uganda, and Ugandans generally, in bridging gaps in our aviation and logistics sector.

We have the expertise and knowledge to operate chartered passenger and cargo air transport within Uganda, across Africa and in any part of the world.

We continue to build a network across the globe, giving our clients all-round, comfortable service wherever they may require it.

Organisational Profile

Our Organisation

Our structure comprises three executive functions, each headed by a director reporting to the Chief Executive Officer:

  • Finance
  • Commercial
  • Operations

Future Outlook

We continue to focus on profitable network expansion through direct access and alliances with other carriers, alongside a new revenue management system, greater productivity, cost restraint and reduced wastage. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development so they're equipped to serve our clients as a world-class charter service provider.

Mission & Vision

“Be the largest and international air charter service provider in Africa and beyond, consistently.”

Our Purpose

Contributing to the sustainable development of the aviation industry.

Our Goals
  • Offer a standard of service that enhances the client experience.
  • Deliver the best value through operational excellence.
Our Essence

“Warm, caring, friendly and trusted.”

Our Values

Safety

We always consider safety our number-one priority for our clients.

  • We strive to meet the highest safety standards in the workplace and operations.
  • We ensure every partner and client we work with performs their duties safely.

Client First

We always anticipate and deliver on the needs of those we serve.

  • Everything we do begins and ends with the client experience in mind.
  • We listen to our clients and deliver ever-increasing value in the markets we serve.

Respect

We always show respect to everyone we meet.

  • We respect and value the worth of all people and cargo, across cultures, viewpoints and backgrounds.
  • We treat each other with honesty, dignity and sensitivity.

Integrity

We always act with integrity.

  • All of our actions and decisions are bound by rock-solid integrity.
  • Everyone acts in the best interest of the company while accepting personal responsibility.

Passion

We always inspire passion in our people to create quality solutions.

  • Our enthusiasm and care for the business fuels our dedication to client service.
  • What we do, and how we do it, is what sets us apart.

Trust

We build trust in our daily relationships.

  • Our culture promotes trust, teamwork and dignity within our diverse workforce.
  • Our words and actions are consistent.

Our Team

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Murangi Richard Mpagi

Executive Director

Brings 7+ years of aviation experience in air cargo and passenger operations, having helped manage Mambo Aviation's affairs in aviation safety, dangerous goods regulation, and cargo handling and procedure.

Summary profile: Cargo Imports & Exports Supervisor and Safety Committee Chairman (2013); IATA-certified instructor in Dangerous Goods, Live Animal Regulations, Perishable Cargo, Lithium Batteries, Infectious Substances, Airside Safety, and ULD Management & Cargo Procedures.
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Tugume Frank

Director, Commercial and Finance

Brings 6+ years of experience handling operations for cargo and passenger aircraft, charter services and air ambulance services, a background that has enabled him to manage our Commercial and Finance department.

Summary profile: Turnaround Coordinator / Duty Manager (2014), in charge of ad hoc flights and special VIP/VVIP flight coordination; Operations Officer at Fly-SAX; Operations Manager at African Express Airways.
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Tashobya James

Director, Operations

Brings 8+ years of aviation industry experience specializing in airframe and powerplant, aircraft maintenance and safety.

Summary profile: Aircraft Engineer Intern, Uganda Air Cargo (2014); Aircraft Engineer, Quality Manager & Safety Officer, Eagle Air (2014–2020); Quality Auditor, Uganda Airlines (2020–present).

Our Services

Complete aviation, cargo, logistics and passenger support services.

Warehouse Space

Warehouse facilities less than 200 meters from Entebbe International Airport.

Office Space

2,500 square meters of office space, 200 meters from the airport.

Special Flights

A dedicated team for VIP, Government, Military and Emergency flights, available 24/7.

Cold Storage

Long-term cold-storage facilities less than 200 meters from the airport, with capacity for up to 1,000 tons of perishable goods.

Passenger Handling

Our Passenger Services team provides check-in, escort and pre-flight editing services, handling over 300,000 passengers per annum at Entebbe International Airport.

  • Check-in using SITA CUTE/DCS systems
  • Boarding pass issuance and baggage tagging
  • Load planning and pre-flight editing
  • Passenger manifests and seat allocation
  • Arrival and transit assistance through to connecting flights

Fast Track

Enjoy our exclusive Fast Track service, making your airport experience effortless.

  • Priority check-in
  • Immigration clearance
  • Pre-boarding and boarding
  • Customs clearance and baggage handling

Mechanical & Electrical

Our in-house workshop is the biggest at Entebbe International Airport, providing maintenance and technical support for airlines and ground equipment operators.

  • Engine overhaul and hydraulic testing
  • Electrical wiring and welding
  • Panel beating and body spraying
  • Full GSE maintenance for motorized and non-motorized equipment

Aircraft Ramp & Cargo

Our own infrastructure at Entebbe International Airport includes an outstanding cold-storage facility, commissioned in April 2002 by His Excellency the President of Uganda, with the capacity to handle up to 1,000 tons of perishable goods at each client's desired temperature. Operated by highly qualified staff and employing over 50 people, the facility now handles 70% of horticulture and fish exports out of Entebbe International Airport, using only half of its total capacity.

April 2002Facility commissioned
1,000 TonsPerishable cargo capacity
70%Of horticulture & fish exports handled
50+Skilled staff employed

Notable Clients

Greenfields Caladero Uganda Fish Packers Es-ko International Hwang Sung Amfri Farms Fresh Handling Ltd Rosebud Wagagai

Warehouse Capabilities

  • 3,000+ sqm of multi-temperature warehousing for dry, chilled and frozen cargo
  • Chiller/freezer cold-room storage of up to 120 tons
  • Forklifts of up to 15 tons capacity
  • Strong room and DGR handling, all classes
  • CCTV and 24-hour security
  • Import and export breakdown/build-up facilities

Ramp Equipment

  • Passenger steps and conveyor belts
  • Push-back tractors and pallet movers
  • Baggage and container dollies
  • Ground power units (GPUs)
  • Forklifts and cargo loaders
  • Passenger buses

Our Prices

Full, transparent rates for our ground handling, cargo, cleaning and aviation support services.

All rates are in USD and shown per service unless stated otherwise.

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Aircraft Servicing & Ground Support 12

Potable Water Service$100
Toilet Service Narrow Body$100
Toilet Service Wide Body$150
Ground Power Unit$300/hr
Airstart Unit$700
Aircraft Towing Wide Body$250
Aircraft Towing Narrow Body$150
Push Back Wide Body$200
Push Back Narrow Body$100
Tow Bar Own Tug$75
Tractor$50/hr
Air Start Cooling Tyres$350

Maintenance & Technical Equipment 7

Maintenance Platform / Ladder$100
Jacking Equipment$100
Nitrogen Inflating Wide Body, 1 Tyre$180
Nitrogen Inflating Narrow Body, 1 Tyre$100
Nitrogen Full Bottle$200
Inflating the Strut$200
Crane Above 25 Tons Outsourced$300/hr

Aircraft & Cabin Cleaning 5

Internal Cleaning Narrow Body$150
Internal Cleaning Medium$200
Internal Cleaning Wide Body$300
Wind Shield Cleaning$50
Deep Cleaning$500/hr

Passenger & Ramp Equipment 10

Passenger Steps Mobile$150/hr
Passenger Towable Steps$100/hr
Ambulift$300
Headset$150
Baggage Cart$50
Big Slope Vehicle Offloading$250
Small Vehicle Slopes Pair$100
Aircraft Wheel Chocks Pair$35
Aircraft Safety Cones Pair$30
Marshalling$50

Cargo Handling Equipment 11

Hand Pallet Trolley$35
Cargo Dolly 10ft$75/hr
Cargo Dolly 20ft$100/hr
Conveyor Belt$150/hr
Forklift Below 7 Tons$100/hr
Forklift 7–10 Tons$200/hr
Forklift 10–20 Tons$300/hr
High Loader FMC Commander 15$200/hr
High Loader FMC Commander 30 / K-Loader$300/hr
Electric Stacker$200
Cargo Screening$0.02/kg

Personnel, Admin & Transport 9

Man Power Supervisory Level$40/hr
Man Power Agent / Clerical$20/hr
Security Guarding 2 Guards, 24hrs$200/day
ATC Flight Plan / Dispatching$100
Crew Transport to Kampala 14-Seater$300
Ramp Bus Van, 14-Seater$50/movement
Ramp Bus Above 14-Seater$100/movement
Passenger Handling Min. 50 Passengers$30/pax
Communication$70

Aircraft Handling Charges by MTOW 7 categories

Category (MTOW) Passenger Cargo Special Flights (Pax) Special Flights (Cargo)
A. Up to 20.9 tons$300$400$400$520
DH6-300, BE1900, BE200, ATR42-320, 500, 300; HS125, Mi8, F27-MK600, F50, PA32, C208B, PC12 Pilatus, LET410, Mi17, Mi18, DH8-Q100, 200, 300; G200
B. 21.0 to 49.9 tons$800$1,000$1,040$1,300
CRJ100, CRJ200, CRJ440, AN24, AN26, AN32, ATR72-200, 500, F28, DH8 Q400, ER140, ERJ145, F70, FAL900, FAL2000, CL600, 601, 604, 800, CL850, EMB. Legacy EX600, CRJ700, CRJ900, G500, G550, EMB170, EMB175, F100
C. 50.0 to 94.9 tons$1,200$2,000$1,560$2,600
B737-100, 200, 300, 400, 600, 700, 800, 900, BBJ, A318, A319, A320, A321, C130, L382, MD80, MD87, AN12, Mi26, ERJ190, ERJ195, GLOBAL5000, FAL50, DC9
D. 95.0 to 129.9 tons$1,800$2,500$2,340$3,250
TU154, M, B707, DC8 series, B727-200 Extended, B757-200
E. 130.0 to 249.9 tons$2,100$2,700$2,730$3,510
B767-200, 300, 400, A300B, 600, 1, 4, IL62, L1011, B787-8, 900, A330-200, 300
F. 250.0 to 379.9 tons$2,300$3,000$3,000$3,900
A340-200, 300, MD11, DC10-10, 30, 40, B777-100, 200, ER, LR, RXF, ERX-300, B747-200, 400, C17 Boeing
G. 380.0 tons and above$4,000$5,000$5,200$6,500
AN124-100, 200, A380, AN225, C19

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Our Address

P.O. Box 5480, Entebbe, Uganda
Near Entebbe International Airport