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Its been a double celebration for Airkenya at the start of the New Year, 2 days after the brand new Cessna Caravan arrived from the USA, its second Dash 7 arrived.  There was champagne popping as the Crew alighted from the aircraft after a 5 days ferry flight.  The Dash 7 STOL aircraft is the most robust aircraft with a seating capacity of 50pax.  Airkenya is the leading domestic airline serving the tourist circuit and with the biggest capacity aircraft maintains its lead in the East African region.

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Airkenya starts off the New Year with the arrival of its seventh brand new Cessna Grand Caravan, the EX Series however, is the second of its Type with the airline.   The brand new Caravan arrived this morning 2nd January 2014 from Wichita, Kansas, USA.


Airkenya General Manager, Capt Dino Bisleti, together with Operations Manager, Anna Nzomo and Engineering Manager Alan Oliveria received the Aircraft.

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Airkenya reopened its Passenger Terminal, after a recent refurbishment.  The new Terminal has an enhanced Security procedure which also improves passengers Check-in flows. The Lounge upgrade includes the Dormans Coffee Shop which now takes up both the Upper and Lower lounges with more seating capacity and a delightful new menu.

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Airkenya is the proud winner of Kenya's Leading Domestic Carrier at the just concluded World Travel Awards on 16th October 2013.

Airkenya received the award at a dazzling ceremony at Safari Park Hotel and Casino.

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Eco Tourism is about respect for the environment and a major component is capacity building for community development. Airkenya was awarded the coverted Eco Warrior Award 2013 - airline category on 24th of September at Safaripark Hotel.  Indeed, one of Airkenya major contributions is the building of a world class primary education institution using the most eco friendly materials and innovations.  The schools classrooms and staff houses are lit by solar power and the septic tank biodegrades all the waste 100%. Eco Warrior Awards

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Airkenya’s sixth brand new Grand Caravan arrived on the 25th of July 2013 from the Cessna Factory in Wichita, Kansas, USA.

 Airkenya has acquired the latest 208B Cessna Grand caravan EX that was certified this year January 2013.The new model is Cessna grand caravan Ex that is powered by 867 Shaft horse power , P &W engine  PT6A-140 that adds a great deal of power thus improving climb by 38%.

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Airkenya has adopted new uniform blending safari wear with Airkenya colours -red and black. Local designers were briefed on the look before the final decision was made.
As the premier domestic safari airline in Kenya, we want our passengers to feel a sense of safari, while maintaining the professionalism and friendliness of Airkenya. The new look is a refreshing move away from traditional suits.

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Airkenya proudly handed over two new classrooms and a two bedroom Staff House to the Emarti Primary School in the Masai Mara on 25th February 2013 having made good its promise for the first phase of the building of Emarti Primary School, at a cost of Kenya Shillings 10million.

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Airkenya will effective 21st December 2012, commence scheduled flights into Lake Nakuru National Park. Airkenya will land at the Naishi Airstrip, clients can look forward to a 35minutes flight into this spectacular National Park renowned for its prolific bird life and animal sanctuary.

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AeroLink Uganda Limited a subsidiary of Airkenya Express Limited is proud to announce the commencement of its domestic schedule and charter services following the successful issuance of its Air Service License (ASL).AeroLink is based and will operate out of Entebbe International Airport and will offer daily flights into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Kihihi Airstrip), Queen Elizabeth National Park (Kasese Airstrip) and Murchison Falls (Pakuba and Bugungu Airstrips). AeroLink will provide a convenient and affordable link to the Ugandan national parks.

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