17 May 2026
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya to Develop Dedicated SAF Refinery
Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy Kenya have signed an MOU to develop a dedicated sustainable aviation…
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11 May 2026
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11 May 2026
Celebrating Safarilink’s 3rd Scheduled Flight on the Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi Route
Safarilink has introduced a third scheduled flight on the Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi route, strengthening tourism, trade and regional…
29 April 2026
Çelebi Aviation Enters Kenyan Market, Accelerating Strategic Growth Across Africa
Çelebi Aviation has entered the Kenyan market as part of its strategy to expand across high-potential…
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Jambojet Unveils Integrated Operations Control Centre to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Jambojet unveils an Integrated Operations Control Centre to enhance operational efficiency, improve reliability, and support…
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The World Bank assesses sustainable aviation fuel production potential in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South…
Kenya Transport Committee Reviews Civil Aviation Bill
Kenya’s Transport Committee reviews the Civil Aviation Bill 2024, introducing reforms to strengthen safety oversight,…
Kenya Airways Announces Full-Year Results for Period Ending 31 December 2025
Kenya Airways reports FY2025 results with revenue of KShs 161 billion, impacted by aircraft groundings,…
KCAA Confirms Wilson Airport Incident Involving Hard Landing, No Injuries Reported
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirms a hard landing incident at Wilson Airport involving flight 5Y-BXI…
Kenya Passes Landmark National Infrastructure Fund Bill
Kenya has passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, creating a new investment vehicle expected to…
Kenya Airways Boosts Cargo Capacity with B747 Freighter to Support Kenya–UAE Trade
Kenya Airways deploys B747 freighter to enhance cargo capacity, transporting inbound freight and over 110…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Issues Decisions on Air Service Licence Applications Under Civil Aviation Act
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority approves, varies, and renews multiple air service licences covering international and…
EAC Seventh Development Strategy Sets Aviation Liberalisation and Airspace Integration Targets to 2031
EAC sets out aviation priorities to 2031, including liberalised airspace, SAATM implementation and airport expansion…
Kenya Airways Delivers WRC Safari Rally Cars as the Exclusive Airline Partner for the 2026 Edition
Kenya Airways transports the first WRC Safari Rally cars to Kenya ahead of the 2026…
Kenya Plans Expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Address Capacity Constraints
Kenya issues tender to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including a new terminal, taxiways and…
Mobile Money is Reshaping Airline Distribution in Africa
Mobile money is reshaping how airline tickets are sold across Africa. As carriers adapt to…
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Kenya Airways Announces Appointment of New Board Members
Kenya Airways appoints Kiprono Kittony as Chair alongside Chris Diaz, Prof Winnie Iminza Nyamute and…
Magma and MidnightZulu Expand Nairobi–Liège Connectivity with Additional Seasonal Service
Magma Aviation and MidnightZulu add seasonal Nairobi–Liège service from January to May 2026, boosting Kenyan…
Kenya KCAA Issues Advisory Circular on Aerodrome Obstacle Lighting and Marking
KCAA issues Advisory Circular requiring aerodrome operators and developers to install obstacle lighting within 30…
EPC Aviation Takes Delivery of Kenya’s First ELITE PI-1000 Professional AATD at Nairobi Wilson Airport
EPC Aviation installs Kenya’s first ELITE PI-1000 FAA-certified AATD at Nairobi Wilson Airport, advancing professional…
Industrial Action Resolved at JKIA, Operations Resume
Industrial action at JKIA has been resolved, with operations resuming after urgent talks between government…
Kenya Airways Announces Executive Leadership Transition
Kenya Airways confirms the exit of Group Managing Director Allan Kilavuka and appoints COO Captain…
Kenya Airways boosts 787 fleet reliability with Boeing Airplane Health Management
Kenya Airways has extended its agreement with Boeing to use the Airplane Health Management system,…
Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi, Helping Unlock Inbound Tourism Growth
Emirates will add a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi from March 2026, expanding…
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Expand Partnership with Codeshare Flights to 19 Destinations
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing…
RwandAir Announces New Zanzibar–Mombasa Route Just in Time for December Holiday Travel
RwandAir introduces a new Zanzibar–Mombasa route from 1 December 2025, boosting East African connectivity and…
Kenya Airways Charts Path to Recovery As Fleet Restoration Underway
Kenya Airways reports HY 2025 results, with grounded aircraft returning and a recovery plan underway…
TAAG Makes History with the Launch of the First Direct Flight from Luanda to Nairobi
TAAG launches first direct flight from Luanda to Nairobi, strengthening Angola–Kenya ties, boosting trade, tourism…
MOI International Airport, Mombasa Completes Full Scale Safety and Security Emergency Drills
Moi International Airport, Mombasa, has completed full-scale emergency drills simulating aircraft and sabotage incidents to…
Update on AMREF Flying Doctors Aircraft Accident
An AMREF Flying Doctors Cessna Citation XLS crashed after departing Wilson Airport on 7 August…
Kenya and Somalia Move Towards MoU on Aviation Accident Investigations
Kenya and Somalia plan MoU to enhance cooperation on aviation accident investigations, aiming to boost…