Uganda, March 9 -- The Board of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has heard presentations from seven applicants for air services, including two new and five seeking renewal, who defended their applications for Air Service Licenses (ASLs) at a public hearing held in Kampala.

Uganda Airlines, Kush Air, DHL Aviation (K) Ltd, Kampala Executive Aviation and Mission Aviation Fellowship were among the applicants seeking renewal of ASLs during the March 7 hearing. Aero Maintenance Company Ltd applied for a new license to operate non- scheduled passenger and cargo (international and domestic), while Eagle Air Ltd applied for Aerial Work (Aerial Survey and Photography).

"UCAA is responsible for the licensing of air transport services and adv...