{"id":9088,"date":"2024-08-23T12:47:29","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T12:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/?p=9088"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:54:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:54:00","slug":"entebbe-international-airport-soars-into-the-future-with-cutting-edge-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smlnews.ug\/Luganda\/2024\/08\/23\/entebbe-international-airport-soars-into-the-future-with-cutting-edge-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Entebbe International Airport Soars into the Future with Cutting-Edge Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entebbe International Airport is taking a giant leap into the future with cutting-edge technology, revolutionising aviation efficiency in Uganda. 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