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…
Month: May 2024
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%)…
Kenya Airways Confirms the Release of Detained Employees & Flight Resumption to Kinshasa
Kenya Airways confirms that military authorities in Kinshasa have unconditionally released our two employees who had been detained since 19 April 2024. “We wish to thank all those who worked tirelessly for the release of our innocent colleagues. Special thanks to KQ colleagues who have been on the ground in Kinshasa and those in Nairobi…