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Meridiana Africa Airlines (Uganda) Limited, trading as Air Uganda, was a privately owned airline in Uganda from 2007-2014, which suspended its operations due to its air operator's certificate (AOC) being revoked by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).〔http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/657710-air-uganda-suspends-operations.html〕 Until then, Air Uganda had been largely recognized as the national carrier, following the collapse of Uganda Airlines in May 2001.〔 Headquartered in Kampala,〔"(Air Uganda Increases Flights to Dar )." ''New Vision''. Monday 23 February 2009. Retrieved on 19 October 2009.〕 and with its operations base at Entebbe International Airport, Air Uganda used a fleet of three aircraft to operate scheduled flights from Entebbe to various countries in Eastern and Central Africa. ==History== Air Uganda was formed in 2007, beginning commercial flight operations on 15 November 2007, and was reported to have carried over 70,000 passengers within its first twelve months, with an average load factor of 70% between Entebbe and Juba. The load factor between Entebbe and Nairobi averaged 60% during the first year of operation. In the fourth quarter of 2011, Air Uganda announced plans to start domestic service during 2012. This would require the airline to acquire appropriate aircraft to serve the domestic market. During 2012, Air Uganda, in its fifth year of operations, began self-handling at its hub at Entebbe International Airport, and was authorised to handle any other airline that chooses to use their handling service. The move will save the airline at least US$700,000 annually. In November 2013, the airline marked the sixth anniversary of its founding. At that time, it was the only Ugandan airline licensed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), to operate regular scheduled flights to neighboring countries. The Government of Uganda is reported to be considering becoming a shareholder in the airline. In May 2014 Air Uganda became a full member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a trade organization of the industry on the continent. In the same month, it was announced that the airline had been admitted to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). On 17 July 2014 Air Uganda suspended operations indefinitely after the issuer of its licence, the CAA, ran into problems. CAA had failed a safety audit by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in June 2014, resulting in CAA withdrawing licenses it had issued to air operators. At the time Air Uganda said its potential re-certification was weeks away and that lessors have recalled their aircraft, opening a window for other carriers to grow passenger volumes in its area of operations. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Air Uganda」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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