17 September 2026
Kenya Advances Development of Itembe Airstrip in Bomet
President William Ruto has inspected development works at Itembe Airstrip in Bomet East Constituency, where a…
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Aviation in Kenya
17 September 2026
AviAssist Launches Unique Drone Risk Assessment Course
AviAssist has launched a four-day SORA 2.5 training course aimed at professionals responsible for risk assessment…
17 September 2026
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 capacity…
2 September 2026
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 have…
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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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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…
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…