Airkenya Express has taken delivery of a Helicopter! The five-seater Helicopter will be available for private charters. This high performance AS 350 B3 Helicopter arrived late 2011. The Helicopter is powered by an Arriel 2B engine and has an advance avionics package that permits the pilot to closely monitor engine performance and accurately navigate to destination.
Airkenya's Second brand new Grand Caravan arrived on Saturday 26th November from the Cessna Factory in Wichita Kansas USA.
The 12 seater Caravan is equipped with the latest integrated flight instrument system all glass suite cockpit latest avionics package which includes traffic avoidance collision system TACS enhanced ground proximity warning EGPWSand a efficient auto pilot system amongst many other features.
Airkenya presented prizes to the winners at Airkenya Face Book contest held over two months of August and September. Participants were asked to submit an essay of any holiday/travel experience within Kenya. The three winners whose stories were most interesting and attracted the highest votes won the Grand prize of two nights for two at the Swahilina dhow in Lamu Second prize was two nights for two at Kichwa Tembo in Maasai Mara and Third prize was two nights for two at the Lantana Galu Beach.
Airkenya emerged the Air Operator of the Year at the inaugural Kenya Tourism Awards on 23rd June 2011 at a dazzling ceremony at the Carnivore grounds. The event organized by the Kenya Tourist Federation had seventeen categories for nominations of awards in the Tourism sector.
Whilst Airkenya will suspend the Coast routes of Lamu, Malindi and Diani wef 11th January 2019, Regional Air Tanzania takes delivery of the Dash 8 aircraft - a big boost to the airline.
As we enjoy the current high season we recognize that we would never have been where we are without your support.
With the high season upon us and the wildebeest migration hotting up in the Masai Mara, AIRKENYA increases its scheduled operation
Airkenya is delighted to welcome its second helicopter an AIRBUS AS 350 B3E to its fleet.