Rystar Africa Magazine

Captain Ebrahim Kisoro Sadrudin is a highly experienced and distinguished airline pilot is the ⭐ RYSTAR MAN OF THE WEEK🌟  with an impressive career spanning over four decades . On #RystarGents this week as we continue to celebrate Uganda's aviation experts this September, 📰dive into the inspiring career story of this retired flight captain who has flown to more destinations that he can count. Having dedicated 44 years of his life to flying, Capt. Kisoro accumulated more than 24,000 flight hours, demonstrating his deep expertise and skill in navigating various aircraft.  His vast flight experience covers a wide array of aircraft models, including the Fokker 27 , Boeing 737, Airbus 300, MD11, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 777, and the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner.  Captain Ebrahim Sadrudin Kisoro's grandparents were of Pakistani origin, brought to Uganda by the British colonial administration to assist in building infrastructure, such as railways. This migration, wh...

  Man of the Week: Capt. Michael Etiang - Uganda Airlines' Chief Pilot This entire month of September and this week in particular, #RystarGents takes a deep dive into Uganda's aviation sector, shining the spotlight on a man whose career has soared to great heights—Capt. Michael Etiang, Chief Pilot of Uganda Airlines.  With over 20 years of experience in aviation, Capt. Etiang not only supervises pilots but also plays a key role in coordinating with scheduling and maintenance departments to ensure the smooth allocation of crew. His remarkable aviation career journey, filled with mega milestones and International adventures, stands as an inspiration for many in East Africa and beyond. A Childhood Dream Takes Flight Capt. Etiang’s passion for flying started at a young age. His father, Ambassador Paul Etiang, was a diplomat who traveled frequently. Each time young Etiang would accompany his father to the airport, his fascination with planes grew deeper. The sight of aircraft spa...