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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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…
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…
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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…
Kenya Airways Appoints PS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as Non-Executive Director
Kenya Airways appoints PS Teresia Mbaika, CBS, as a non-executive director, representing the Ministry of…
Kenya Airways And Air Tanzania Sign Strategic MoU To Enhance Regional Cooperation
Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen regional…
IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture
Kenya Airways becomes the first airline to adopt IATA’s I-ASC Light, using the safety culture…
Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign MoU for a strategic partnership, expanding codeshare, cargo, and…
Kenya’s Safarilink to Acquire Six ERA Hybrid-Electric Aircraft from AURA AERO
Safarilink Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent with AURA AERO to acquire six ERA…
Reflecting on Kenya Airways in the Wake of Africa’s First IATA Ground Handling Conference
Kenya Airways hosted Africa’s first IATA Ground Handling Conference in Nairobi, spotlighting its leadership in…
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…