As the country prepares to mark the international aviation week, the Civil Aviation Authority is urging government to expedite the processes of purchasing a state-owned airline.
Government promised to buy another airline after the sale of Uganda Airlines, a move that was strongly opposed by various stake holders at the time.
Uganda Airlines ceased operations in 2001 after numerous attempts were made by the Government of Uganda to privatize the company, but all potential bidders pulled out, eventually leading to the liquidation of Uganda Airlines Corporation.
Government however expresses commitment to reviving the national carrier.
The Civil Aviation Authority has often blamed the absence of a national carrier for the slow development in the country’s aviation sector.
Addressing a press conference ahead of the aviation week, the authority’s deputy managing director, David Mpango Kakuba said that a home based airline will help increase profits and restore national pride.
The aviation week that kicks off on December 14th looks at businesses involved in the aviation world.
The coming week will involve free public leisure flights this December and The civil aviation authority says it has injected 200million for the event.