2 October 2026
Kenya Inspects Runway and Aircraft Parking Works at Manda Airport in Lamu
Works at Manda Airport in Lamu cover runway repair and marking, improved passenger walkways and additional…
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29 September 2026
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 Indian…
22 September 2026
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 Travel…
22 September 2026
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 adds…
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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…
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Kenya Airports Authority Appoints New Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority appoints Moses Wekesa as CEO to lead JKIA expansion and aviation growth.…
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…
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…