Ugandan Presidential Jet Lands in US, Government Cites Possible Maintenance
SAVANNAH, GA – A Gulfstream G550 presidential jet belonging to the Ugandan government has landed in the United States, prompting speculation after an initial lack of official explanation. The government has now indicated the trip may be related to routine maintenance.
The aircraft, registered as 5X-UGF, is operated by the Government of Uganda and is typically used for official state travel, including the transport of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Flight tracking data from FlightAware showed the jet departed Uganda, made a stopover in Cape Verde, and subsequently landed in Savannah, Georgia, where it has remained on the ground for over 23 hours.
The arrival was first highlighted by US-based Ugandan journalist Remmy Bahati, drawing public attention and sparking online discussion due to the aircraft’s significance. Presidential jets are generally associated with the movement of a head of state or matters of national security, making long-distance deployments notable.
Amid speculation, including unverified claims regarding the health of First Lady Janet Museveni, Government Spokesperson Allan Kasujja addressed the reports. He suggested the purpose of the trip could be linked to routine service for the aircraft.
“Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation is based in Savannah, Georgia. I’d take mine for routine service there if I had one,” Mr. Kasujja wrote, referencing the city where the aircraft is currently located.
Gulfstream Aerospace, the manufacturer of the G550 jet, is headquartered in Savannah, making it a primary location for servicing and technical support for such aircraft. The government has not issued a formal statement clarifying whether President Museveni is aboard or confirming the exact purpose of the trip.
President Museveni last used the jet on March 21, 2026, for a trip to Kisumu, Kenya. The purpose of the aircraft’s current presence in the United States remains officially unconfirmed.
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