27 October 2026
Kenya Army Boosts Air Power Through Modernised Helicopters and Strategic Defence Partnerships
The Kenya Army Corps of Aviation (KACA) obtained modernised MD500 helicopters from the Republic of Korea…
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15 October 2026
Jambojet Resumes Daily Nairobi–Entebbe Flights
Jambojet has resumed its daily direct Nairobi–Entebbe service, with the first flight landing at Entebbe International…
2 October 2026
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2 October 2026
Kenya Airways Selects Sabre for New Retailing Platform
Kenya Airways has selected Sabre to replace its core retailing platform, covering reservations, ticketing, inventory management,…
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Kenya Air Force Commander Visits Indian Air Force Bases and Aerospace Manufacturers
Kenya Air Force Commander Major General Bernard Waliaula visited India for high-level engagements with the…
Emirates and the Kenya Tourism Board Sign Partnership Agreement to Drive Inbound Tourism
Emirates and the Kenya Tourism Board have signed a partnership agreement at the 2026 Arabian…
Emirates Puts A350s on Nairobi and Mauritius and Adds Second Daily Accra Service
Emirates will deploy the A350 to Nairobi from late October and Mauritius from November and…
Kenya Commissions New Air Traffic Control Tower at Kisumu International Airport
President William Ruto has commissioned a new eight-storey air traffic control tower at Kisumu International…
An Inside Look into Bell in East Africa
Bell sets out the maintenance, avionics, parts and component overhaul support available to East African…
Kenya Advances Development of Itembe Airstrip in Bomet
President William Ruto has inspected development works at Itembe Airstrip in Bomet East Constituency, where…
AviAssist Launches Unique Drone Risk Assessment Course
AviAssist has launched a four-day SORA 2.5 training course aimed at professionals responsible for risk…
Flightlink Adds Four New Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Aircraft to Connect East Africa’s Premier Safari Destinations
Flightlink is adding four Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft through 2027 as it expands…
KAAO, AFRAA and KTF Raise Safety Concerns over Kenya Air Traffic Services Industrial Action
The Kenya Association of Air Operators, the African Airlines Association and the Kenya Tourism Federation…
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Kenya Airways Revenue Rises 9% as Fuel Costs Push Half-Year Loss to KShs 16.1 Billion
Kenya Airways grew first-half 2026 revenue 9% to KShs 81 billion despite 9% less capacity,…
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The Aviation Network Behind Africa’s Safari Industry
From Maun’s high-frequency light-aircraft traffic to lodge shuttles in Kenya, Namibia and South Africa, Africa’s…
Kenya, Qatar Agree to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Kenya and Qatar have agreed to institutionalise annual Bilateral Political Consultations, discussing trade, investment, labour…
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StandardAero Signs Exclusive, Multi-Year Contract with Tanzania’s Precision Air for PW127M MRO Support
StandardAero has signed a new multi-year, exclusive contract with Precision Air to provide MRO support…
Skyward Airlines Launches Nairobi–Garissa Route, Its 13th in 13 Years of Operations
Skyward Airlines has launched scheduled flights between Nairobi and Garissa, its 13th route, providing a…
Diamond Aircraft Expands Footprint in Africa with First DA50 RG Sale
Diamond Aircraft has sold a DA50 RG to Kenya’s Air Wilderness, the first AOC in…
Çelebi Begins Turkish Airlines Ground Handling Operations in Nairobi
Çelebi Aviation has begun providing passenger, ramp, baggage and turnaround services for seven weekly Turkish…
Kenya Reviews Bill to Establish Independent Transportation Safety Board
Kenya is considering legislation to establish an independent Transportation Safety Board responsible for investigating accidents…
Kenya Airways Boeing 777-300ER Returns to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways deployed Boeing 777-300ER 5Y-KZX to Johannesburg, marking its first recorded service to the…
Dar Signs Landmark Contract to Support the Transformation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Dar has signed a consultancy contract to provide design review and Project Management Consultancy services…
Rotortrade Enhances Support Capabilities in East Africa through Cooperation with Helint
Rotortrade is cooperating with Nairobi-based Helint to strengthen access to helicopter MRO, inspection, transition and…
Emirates Third Daily Flight Touches Down in Nairobi
Emirates’ third daily service between Dubai and Nairobi has commenced, adding a morning schedule and…
Jambojet Turns Operating Discipline into Profitability
Jambojet’s return to profitability shows how African low-cost airline economics depend on more than demand.…
KCAA Retenders Advanced Surface Movement Control System for JKIA
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has retendered for an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control…
Kenya Airports Authority Reaffirms Commitment to Maasai Mara Airport Upgrade
Kenya Airports Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to the upgrade and development of Maasai Mara…
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…
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…
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…