12 October 2025
African Pilot Magazine
Aviation in Kenya
3 October 2025
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 holiday…
10 September 2025
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 to…
9 September 2025
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 and…
Focus on Africa Symposium Opened Professional and Government Affairs Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya
The IFALPA Professional and Government Affairs Meeting opened with the Focus on Africa Symposium in…
KAHL and Lift Cargo Partner to Improve Efficiencies in Cool Chain Management
Kenya Airfreight Handling Limited (KAHL) and Lift Cargo Limited have partnered to enhance efficiencies in…
Kenya Airways Joins Forces with IATA to Pilot the New Integrated Sustainability Programme (ISP)
Kenya Airways partners with IATA to pilot the Integrated Sustainability Programme (ISP), showcasing leadership in…
New IATA Report Indicates Aviation Sector Contributes about Ksh425 Billion to Kenya’s Economy
A new IATA report reveals aviation contributes Ksh425 billion to Kenya’s economy, supporting 460,000 jobs…
Kenya’s Aviation Sector Records Steady Growth in 2024
Kenya’s aviation sector recorded steady growth in 2024, with increases in international passenger traffic, aircraft…
Kenya: Senator Abass Wants Answers on the Commercialisation and Accessibility of Wajir Airport
Senator Mohammed Abass has called for answers on the continued military control of Wajir Airport,…
Kenya Airways goes live with NDC content in Amadeus
Kenya Airways becomes the first airline in Sub-Saharan Africa to launch NDC content through the…
New Terminal Planned for Ukunda (Diani) Airstrip
Kenya Airports Authority has issued a tender for the construction of a new passenger terminal…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Engages Seabury Solutions to Automate Aviation Safety Security Regulation (ASSR) Functions
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has partnered with Seabury Solutions to automate its aviation…
Embraer and Kenya Airways Sign Collaborative Inventory Planning Agreement
Embraer and Kenya Airways have signed an agreement under the ECIP programme to optimise inventory…
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2025 to Focus on People, Processes and Performance
The 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will take place in Nairobi from 13–15 May…
SalamAir Launches Muscat to Nairobi Flights, Expanding African Network
SalamAir has launched its inaugural flight from Muscat to Nairobi, strengthening connectivity between Oman and…
Kenya Airways and London Metropolitan University Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Revolutionise Aviation Education and Workforce Development
Kenya Airways and London Metropolitan University have signed a landmark MoU to revolutionise aviation education…
DAE Delivers Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways, Marking 20 Years of Partnership
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) delivers a Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways, celebrating 20 years of…
Kenya Airways Expands Its Passenger Fleet with the Addition of a Boeing 737-800 Aircraft
Kenya Airways expands its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800 from Dubai Aerospace…
Qatar Airways Cargo Transports 25 Million Red Roses from Kenya for Valentine’s Day
Qatar Airways Cargo transported 1,600 tonnes of fresh-cut Kenyan red roses for Valentine’s Day, supporting…
Cabinet Implements Airport Charter to Enhance Operational Efficiency Through Improved Agency Coordination
Kenya is implementing an Airport Charter to enhance operational efficiency at its airports. Key measures…
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Seeks Advanced Air Traffic Control Training Simulator
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued a tender for a 3D Panoramic Tower,…
Kenya Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Luanda in Two Months
This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola…
Government Unveils Major Reforms to Enhance Passenger Experience at JKIA
The Kenyan Government unveils major reforms at JKIA, introducing advanced technologies, streamlined customs processes, and…
Kenya Airways to Resume Direct Flights to Luanda in Two Months
Kenya Airways is set to resume direct flights to Luanda, Angola, by March 2025 following…
Kenya Moves to Strengthen Aviation Security with New Civil Aviation Regulations
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has published a Regulatory Impact Assessment for the proposed…