Uganda acquires 2 new jets, seeks to revive national airline

Uganda's govt has taken delivery of 2 new passenger jets in a bid to revive the national carrier that collapsed years ago. Uganda Airlines is set to begin operations in June. It will fly to regional destinations at first. Fanfare marked the arrival Tuesday of 2 jets from Bombardier at the Entebbe International Airport. Two more Bombardier jets have been ordered, as well as 2 Airbus planes. The old Uganda Airlines collapsed in 2001 amid alleged mismanagement. Long-time president Yoweri Museveni is championing the revamped airline as a symbol of national pride, calling it "a new baby." Authorities acknowledge challenges ahead but hope Uganda Airlines will survive as the East African nation becomes an oil producer. <br/>