Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka Receives African Aviation Leadership Award

Kenya Airways Group Managing Director & CEO, Allan Kilavuka, has been honoured with the 2024 African Aviation Leadership Award.  Established by African Aviation Magazine in 1999, this prestigious award recognizes individuals, companies, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the development of aviation in Africa. Nick Fadugba FRAeS, CEO of African Aviation, praised Kilavuka’s…

Kenya’s Association of Air Operators Warns on Proposed Removal of VAT Exemptions on the Aviation Sector in the Finance Bill 2024

The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has expressed deep concern regarding the Finance Bill 2024, which proposes to eliminate VAT exemptions previously granted to the aviation sector. These exemptions have been instrumental in stimulating growth and investment within the industry. The proposed deletion of these VAT exemptions threatens to undermine the substantial progress achieved…

VistaJet renews its commitment to West Africa’s economic development

VistaJet hasannounced the conclusion of the company’s first-ever roadshow static display in West Africa, engaging with media and stakeholders in the region’s most vibrant cities, including Abidjan, Accra, Lagos, and Abuja. The roadshow was organized in support of VistaJet’s regional growth plans. According to Aviation Benefits Beyond Borders, the aviation industry supports $3.5 trillion (4.1%)…