Nairobi, Kenya – Africair Inc., an authorised distributor for Textron Aviation, Inc., is pleased to announce an order for four new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX models by Flightlink Ltd, a private Tanzanian Regional Airline.
Flightlink’s acquisition of two Grand Caravan EX’s in 2026 and an additional two aircraft in 2027 is part of Flightlink’s ongoing fleet development program and will provide additional capacity as the company continues to expand its operations across the region.
John Price, Vice President of Africair, Inc., said, “We are delighted to support Flightlink operations with these acquisitions. The Grand Caravan EX is the most successful single engine turboprop in history due to its versatility, reliability, and operating economics, and is widely recognised as the premier ‘flying safari’ aircraft in Tanzania. FlightLink’s order for two additional Caravan EX’s in 2027 following their acceptance of two Caravan EX’s this year reflects FlightLink’s confidence in the aircraft and its suitability for their long-term growth.”
Munawer Dhirani, Founder, Chairman and CEO of FlightLink, said, “These four new Grand Caravan EX aircraft mark a major step in FlightLink's growth as East Africa's connector between world-class beach and safari destinations. Arriving in Q4 2026 and Q3 2027, they will seamlessly link the Maasai Mara and Serengeti via our Nairobi Wilson and Arusha hubs. We are also doubling our daily Arusha–Wilson service by Q2 2027, reinforcing FlightLink's role as the backbone of East African adventure and beach travel.”
The four new Grand Caravan EX’s will increase FlightLink’s fleet of Caravan EX’s to six aircraft.
