By Tabitha Gichuhi As a leading African nation in the tourism sector, Kenya has one of the most vibrant and exciting aviation markets in the continent. The country’s airports, airlines, and services have made tremendous strides in recent years, transforming the industry from a small-scale affair to a major player within the global aviation industry….
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JKIA Terminal 2 to be Closed Ahead of Jill Biden’s Visit
The Kenya Airports Authority has announced that Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s Terminal 2 will be closed on Friday, February 24th from 1100HRS to 1700HRS to facilitate VVIP movement after directions from security and the ministry of foreign affairs. The airport will also be closed on Sunday, February 26th from 0600HRS to1800HRS with both aircraft…
Kenya’s Astral Aviation secures B757 freighters
Astral Aviation has signed operating leases with US-based Aquila Air Capital for three B757-200(PCF)s, with delivery expected this month upon completion of their scheduled maintenance. Astral Aviation Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Gadhia told ch-aviation the freighters are three of the following four aircraft – N605DL (msn 22812), N620DL (msn 22910), N557CM (msn 23687), and N531UA (msn…