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Kenya and Tanzania Restore Traffic Rights after Tense Stand-off

admin — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:14:10 +0000

In a dramatic turn of events, tensions between Kenya and Tanzania over flight rights were diffused just in the nick of time, averting a potentially damaging dispute. The African aviation landscape was shaken when Tanzania issued a notice, suspending all passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Nairobi starting January 22. This move was a [...]

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Flydubai Expands Its African Network with New Flights to Mombasa

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:45:23 +0000

Dubai-based low-cost airline, Fly Dubai is set to break new ground as it becomes the first Emirati airline to operate direct flights from Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to Mombasa, Kenya. Starting from January 17, 2024, the carrier will offer four weekly flights operated by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to Mombasa’s Moi International [...]

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Kenya Proposes Removal of VAT on Helicopters and Aircraft Spare Parts to Boost Aviation Sector

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:34:50 +0000

The Kenyan government is making significant strides to boost the local aviation sector by proposing the removal of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) on helicopters, aircraft, spare parts, and simulators. Recognizing the challenges faced by airlines due to high costs, the Treasury proposed the comprehensive removal of VAT on all aircraft and spare parts. [...]

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Aviation Should be at the Heart of Kenya’s Economic Transformation

admin — Fri, 12 May 2023 10:17:00 +0000

According to a report from Aviation Benefits Beyond Borders, an aviation industry body based in Switzerland, air transport is at the heart of global economic growth. Therefore, it is a crucial driver of development. The report adds, “the aviation industry supports USD 3.5 trillion or 4.1 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product. If [...]

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Kenya Airways Cargo and Astral Aviation Sign Groundbreaking Codeshare Agreement

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:57:48 +0000

Kenya Airways cargo division (KQ Cargo) and Astral Aviation, two leading cargo operators in Africa, have signed a codeshare agreement, which is the first of its kind in Africa. The agreement will boost trade between the African continent and the United Arab Emirates by leveraging the strengths of the two cargo operators in the Nairobi [...]

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KLM Clarifies and Apologizes for False Travel Advisory for Kenya and Tanzania

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:51:32 +0000

The governments of Kenya and Tanzania have expressed their disappointment with KLM after the airline published a travel advisory on Friday, January 27th warning of potential disruptions due to civil unrest in the two countries. KLM later amended the advisory to refer to a local threat in Tanzania, but not before causing confusion and raising [...]

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Swissport Expands African Network to Mombasa’s Moi International Airport

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:03:55 +0000

In December 2022, Swissport International AG expanded its African network by adding operations at Mombasa’s Moi International Airport (MBA) in Kenya. This move brings the total number of airports in Africa where Swissport offers aviation ground services to 31. The company has been supporting airlines in Nairobi, Kenya since 1997, where it also operates a [...]

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Khat carrying plane Crashes in Somalia’s Abudwak Airport

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:29:56 +0000

A De Havilland Dash 8-400 operated by Kenya’s Blue Bird Aviation with registration 5Y-VVY crashed on landing at Abudwak (Somalia) on December 17 carrying 6 crew and loads of Khat from Mogadishu reports the Aviation Herald, a portal specializing in incidents. The aircraft suffered a collapse to its right main and nose gear during landing [...]

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Nairobi-based i-Fly Air Takes Delivery Of Fokker 70

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:47:08 +0000

There are hardly any Fokker 70s left. According to CH-Aviation portal, only 18 civilly operated examples of the model are currently active worldwide. But, with only less than 20 units of the Fokker 70, in Kenya, an airline is re-fleeting the model. Earlier this month, i-Fly Air, a privately-owned carrier based in Nairobi received a [...]

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Network Airline Management Utilises B747F to transport Rally Cars and Equipment for the World Rally Championships

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:37:06 +0000

Freighter manager Network Airline Management (NAM) has transported cars and equipment for the World Rally Championship (WRC) from Nairobi, Kenya to Liege, Belgium. Utilising NAM’s regular scheduled B747F freighters from Nairobi to Liege, the flights were loaded with several Hyundai and Ford rally cars, tools, spares, and support equipment. Peter Njambi, Manager of Cargo Sales [...]

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