East Africa has been the hub for both cargo and passengers flights especially within Eastern,Central,Southern,Northern Africa, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan & Europe. It serves the Humanitarian & Relief Flights for cargo and passengers, Air Ambulance, Emergency & Medical Evacuation Flights,V.I.P Executive Private Flights, Executive Private Jet Flights, Cargo for both bulky and unbulky globally. Also it is the hub for flights to war torn countries like DR Congo, Central Africa Republic, Mozambique, South Sudan, Chad, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Darfur among other countries.
There are International flights arriving into and departing in Kenya at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Moi International Airport Mombassa and connecting to various countries in Africa. These flights also fly in tourists who arrive and depart directly from Moi International Airport to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East/West, Malindi, Lamu, Diani Beach, Wasini Island, and Funzi Island in Kenya
And to Zanzibar and Pemba Island in Tanzania. The tourist can take commercial flights to Masai Mara and Amboseli and private charter flights to other destinations as there is only one daily service to Masai Mara via Malindi, Ukunda ,Amboseli to Masai Mara and in the afternoon back to Mombassa for the rest you can take road transport or private charter.
Arriving flights at Jomo Kenyatta fly in tourists who connect direct to National Parks & Reserves or drive to Wilson Airport to connect either commercial flights or private charters. Since the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority do not grant permission to foreign aircraft to fly cargo out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport without an Air Service License which you must have a registered company in Kenya there are air charter operators that you can partner with and use their license.
Air news around the World,
(a) Kenyan Flights Expansion.
The National Carrier Kenya Airways has leased Boeing 767-300 ER from ILFC for an 18-month period in addition to the existing B767-300ER. Also Jet link Express has leased an additional Bombardier CRJ, bringing its fleet to three for CRJs.
(b) Rwanda Expands its Scheduled Services to South Africa.
Rwanda has again introduced scheduled services linking its capital city Kigali direct to Johannesburg. It also during the month of February 2010 introduced flights to the Tanzanian port city of Daresalam via Bujumbura and flights to Goma and Kinshasa in the DRC will follow by end of March 2010.It has also plans to add one each BOEING 767 and Boeing 737-800 in March 2010 in addition of the two recently acquired Bombardier CRJ regional Jets.
(c) Nigeria Increases its Scheduled Services.
Arik Air ,Nigeria's largest Airline, has expanded its extensive regional services with the launch of flights between Abuja and Accra (Ghana) Bajui(Gambia) and Dakar(Senegal).This being new services introduced by Arik Air from Nigeria's capital,Abuja,to points in West Africa and will operate twice weekly non-stop services between Abuja and Accra using Boeing 737-700 aircraft. In supplement, Arik Air has launched further regional services between Lagos and Cotonou (Benin) and Dakar (Senegal) including new non-stops services between Lagos and Dakar. A Bombardier CRJ900s aircraft operate the routes, one of the four CRJ1900s in the airlines fleet.
(d) DR Congo's BizAfrika Congo And SA Express Enter into A Joint Venture Forming Congo Express.
Lubumbashi, Kinshasha, Mbuji Mayi is now being served by a new regional airline Congo Express. The airline is a joint venture and collaboration between established Congolese business, BizAfrika Congo and SA Express, one of the fastest growing regional carriers on the continent. Congo Express is set to flourish as an extension of the recently re-launched SA Express brand, which aims to offer customers abespoke, seamless travel experience. Siza Mzimela, CEO of SA Express is proudly positioned as the premier intra-regional African brand.
The airlines long-term strategy is to transform air transport in the region-stimulating markets, developing hubs and providing those all important links between lucrative destinations. They are delighted to take this first step in achieving their goal.The joint venture took over 4 years before the marriage was formalized.SA Express holds 49% of Congo Express shares in this joint venture. Its operations will be rolled out in three phase as disclosed by Didier Kindambu the Managing Director Congo Express the first being Lubumbashi-Kinshasha and Kinshasha-Mbuju Mayi routes. Next will be to increase the domestic routes to serve other airports within DRC, followed by an extension of services beyond the borders of the DRC.
Its corporate identity will be similar to those of SA Express, yet uniquely distinctive. The logo reflects the colours of the national flag of DRC and will be reflected in the livery of the aircraft servicing the route, and also in the chic uniform to be worn by staff. Its maintaince will be done by SA Express, who boasts a commendable safety record. The Johannesburg –Lubumbashi route has since flourished, currently frequenting the DRC 6-days a week. Congo Express will operate 7 days a week between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa and 4 times a week between Lubumbashi and Mbuji Mayi.
(e) Ethiopian Airline Orders 10 Next-Generations 737-800s
Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order of 10 next—Generation 737-800s With Boeing in Seattle and this order is valued at $767-million at list prices.
Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines last year became the first African Carrier to order and operate the ultra-long range 777-200LR. Ethiopian also was the first African Carrier to order the B787 Dream liner, ordering 10 in 2005.
(f) Togolese Carrier starts Flights
Lome-ASKY, a new Togolese carrier started operations recently with two wet-leased 737-700s from Ethiopian Airlines, and began operations as Ethiopian West African hub.
(g)Virgin Wins "Flight Deal of the Century"
Australian airline, Virgin Blue has been awarded the contract for passenger services between Perth and two Indian Ocean territories after winning a Federal Government tender to conduct flights to Christmas and the Cocos Island. Details of the "can't lose" Federal Government contract were revealed at WAtoday.com.au last year. The Government subsidizes the flight once the revenue falls beneath agreed minimum threshold, and did so to the tune of $ 972,000 in the last financial year.
The services were previously operated by Cob ham Aviation, the former National Jet, which actually lost the contract in 2008 but continued to operate them after the winning bidder, Sky Air World, went into administration. The airline will start thrice-weekly flights in April 2010 from Perth to both territories, and flights between the territories and Virgin Blue would boost its domestic network to 30 destinations.
From Perth, Christmas and Cocos Islands are two of the best, unspoilt and truly unique island holiday destinations the region has to offer. With other markets this airline has entered, they are confident the new services will further stimulate tourism of these most remarkable jewels in the Indian Ocean and also help to strengthen relations with the mainland. While the new flights were within the Australian domestic network, all services to and fro Australia will arrive into and depart from Perth International Airport.
(h) Indian Airline to Fly to South Africa.
India's largest passenger airline, Jet Airways (India) Ltd, is set to become the countries first carrier to fly to South Africa and is keen to commence flights ahead of the Football World Cup scheduled to start on June 11, 2010. The airline is also entering into a code share agreement with Kenya Airways to connect to the northern regions of Africa, coinciding with India's recent thrust to improve economic diplomacy in the continent.
Permission for Jet Air to schedule non-stop daily flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg has been requested from the Indian authorities but the airline is still waiting for formal clearance to be given by the aviation Ministry. clause in the bilateral rights with South Africa allowed for only one carrier to fly from Mumbai but that restriction was lifted some time ago leaving the way clear for Jet Airways to seek approval for the airline to use the route.
With these air news the users of aviation services will be always aware of the new routes introduced, new aircrafts manufactured, new travel regulations, ,aviation events of the year, safety and security alerts.
There are International flights arriving into and departing in Kenya at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Moi International Airport Mombassa and connecting to various countries in Africa. These flights also fly in tourists who arrive and depart directly from Moi International Airport to Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East/West, Malindi, Lamu, Diani Beach, Wasini Island, and Funzi Island in Kenya
And to Zanzibar and Pemba Island in Tanzania. The tourist can take commercial flights to Masai Mara and Amboseli and private charter flights to other destinations as there is only one daily service to Masai Mara via Malindi, Ukunda ,Amboseli to Masai Mara and in the afternoon back to Mombassa for the rest you can take road transport or private charter.
Arriving flights at Jomo Kenyatta fly in tourists who connect direct to National Parks & Reserves or drive to Wilson Airport to connect either commercial flights or private charters. Since the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority do not grant permission to foreign aircraft to fly cargo out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport without an Air Service License which you must have a registered company in Kenya there are air charter operators that you can partner with and use their license.
Air news around the World,
(a) Kenyan Flights Expansion.
The National Carrier Kenya Airways has leased Boeing 767-300 ER from ILFC for an 18-month period in addition to the existing B767-300ER. Also Jet link Express has leased an additional Bombardier CRJ, bringing its fleet to three for CRJs.
(b) Rwanda Expands its Scheduled Services to South Africa.
Rwanda has again introduced scheduled services linking its capital city Kigali direct to Johannesburg. It also during the month of February 2010 introduced flights to the Tanzanian port city of Daresalam via Bujumbura and flights to Goma and Kinshasa in the DRC will follow by end of March 2010.It has also plans to add one each BOEING 767 and Boeing 737-800 in March 2010 in addition of the two recently acquired Bombardier CRJ regional Jets.
(c) Nigeria Increases its Scheduled Services.
Arik Air ,Nigeria's largest Airline, has expanded its extensive regional services with the launch of flights between Abuja and Accra (Ghana) Bajui(Gambia) and Dakar(Senegal).This being new services introduced by Arik Air from Nigeria's capital,Abuja,to points in West Africa and will operate twice weekly non-stop services between Abuja and Accra using Boeing 737-700 aircraft. In supplement, Arik Air has launched further regional services between Lagos and Cotonou (Benin) and Dakar (Senegal) including new non-stops services between Lagos and Dakar. A Bombardier CRJ900s aircraft operate the routes, one of the four CRJ1900s in the airlines fleet.
(d) DR Congo's BizAfrika Congo And SA Express Enter into A Joint Venture Forming Congo Express.
Lubumbashi, Kinshasha, Mbuji Mayi is now being served by a new regional airline Congo Express. The airline is a joint venture and collaboration between established Congolese business, BizAfrika Congo and SA Express, one of the fastest growing regional carriers on the continent. Congo Express is set to flourish as an extension of the recently re-launched SA Express brand, which aims to offer customers abespoke, seamless travel experience. Siza Mzimela, CEO of SA Express is proudly positioned as the premier intra-regional African brand.
The airlines long-term strategy is to transform air transport in the region-stimulating markets, developing hubs and providing those all important links between lucrative destinations. They are delighted to take this first step in achieving their goal.The joint venture took over 4 years before the marriage was formalized.SA Express holds 49% of Congo Express shares in this joint venture. Its operations will be rolled out in three phase as disclosed by Didier Kindambu the Managing Director Congo Express the first being Lubumbashi-Kinshasha and Kinshasha-Mbuju Mayi routes. Next will be to increase the domestic routes to serve other airports within DRC, followed by an extension of services beyond the borders of the DRC.
Its corporate identity will be similar to those of SA Express, yet uniquely distinctive. The logo reflects the colours of the national flag of DRC and will be reflected in the livery of the aircraft servicing the route, and also in the chic uniform to be worn by staff. Its maintaince will be done by SA Express, who boasts a commendable safety record. The Johannesburg –Lubumbashi route has since flourished, currently frequenting the DRC 6-days a week. Congo Express will operate 7 days a week between Lubumbashi and Kinshasa and 4 times a week between Lubumbashi and Mbuji Mayi.
(e) Ethiopian Airline Orders 10 Next-Generations 737-800s
Ethiopian Airlines have announced an order of 10 next—Generation 737-800s With Boeing in Seattle and this order is valued at $767-million at list prices.
Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines last year became the first African Carrier to order and operate the ultra-long range 777-200LR. Ethiopian also was the first African Carrier to order the B787 Dream liner, ordering 10 in 2005.
(f) Togolese Carrier starts Flights
Lome-ASKY, a new Togolese carrier started operations recently with two wet-leased 737-700s from Ethiopian Airlines, and began operations as Ethiopian West African hub.
(g)Virgin Wins "Flight Deal of the Century"
Australian airline, Virgin Blue has been awarded the contract for passenger services between Perth and two Indian Ocean territories after winning a Federal Government tender to conduct flights to Christmas and the Cocos Island. Details of the "can't lose" Federal Government contract were revealed at WAtoday.com.au last year. The Government subsidizes the flight once the revenue falls beneath agreed minimum threshold, and did so to the tune of $ 972,000 in the last financial year.
The services were previously operated by Cob ham Aviation, the former National Jet, which actually lost the contract in 2008 but continued to operate them after the winning bidder, Sky Air World, went into administration. The airline will start thrice-weekly flights in April 2010 from Perth to both territories, and flights between the territories and Virgin Blue would boost its domestic network to 30 destinations.
From Perth, Christmas and Cocos Islands are two of the best, unspoilt and truly unique island holiday destinations the region has to offer. With other markets this airline has entered, they are confident the new services will further stimulate tourism of these most remarkable jewels in the Indian Ocean and also help to strengthen relations with the mainland. While the new flights were within the Australian domestic network, all services to and fro Australia will arrive into and depart from Perth International Airport.
(h) Indian Airline to Fly to South Africa.
India's largest passenger airline, Jet Airways (India) Ltd, is set to become the countries first carrier to fly to South Africa and is keen to commence flights ahead of the Football World Cup scheduled to start on June 11, 2010. The airline is also entering into a code share agreement with Kenya Airways to connect to the northern regions of Africa, coinciding with India's recent thrust to improve economic diplomacy in the continent.
Permission for Jet Air to schedule non-stop daily flights from Mumbai to Johannesburg has been requested from the Indian authorities but the airline is still waiting for formal clearance to be given by the aviation Ministry. clause in the bilateral rights with South Africa allowed for only one carrier to fly from Mumbai but that restriction was lifted some time ago leaving the way clear for Jet Airways to seek approval for the airline to use the route.
With these air news the users of aviation services will be always aware of the new routes introduced, new aircrafts manufactured, new travel regulations, ,aviation events of the year, safety and security alerts.
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