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Thursday 24 May 2012

Airkenya

General Manager Captain Dino M. Bisleti

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Airkenya Express

The best way to fly

Based in Kenya, Airkenya offers scheduled flights into the major game parks and coastal towns which include: the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Meru, Lewa Downs, Nanyuki, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa and Diani.

 

Airkenya also serves the international destination of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Whilst Airkenya serves Kenya’s domestic destinations, Airkenya’s subsidiary Regional Air Services offers a similar operation in Tanzania.

 

At the helm of both Airkenya Express and Regional Air Services is Captain Dino Bisleti, also a pilot. Captain Bisleti overseas the operations of the two airlines with an eagle eye. His attention to detail and cautious approach has led the company to its unparalleled success in Kenya and Tanzania.

 

 

Airkenya Express has its hub at Wilson Airport, the busiest commuter aircraft airport in Africa. Airkenya boasts an exclusive passenger terminal offering clients a unique flying experience from the moment you check-in upto one’s final destination. Airkenya together with the Kenya Airports Authority, provide all the required security checks. Passengers flying with Airkenya can enjoy Kenya’s finest coffee at the Dormans Café located at the exclusive lounge and peruse the souvenir shop in a friendly and secure atmosphere.

 

Airkenya’s fleet includes: Dehavilland Dash 7, Dehavilland Dash 8, and Dehavilland Dash 6s and recently a brand new Cessna General Manager Captain Dino M. Bisleti Grand Caravan was added to the fleet.

 

A Flying Start

Whilst Airkenya’s scheduled flights are popular amongst the leisure, business and tourist travel markets, Airkenya also offers charter services into all parts of Kenya and the region.

 

At Airkenya, safety and security are of paramount importance. As one of Africa’s leading aviation airlines, Airkenya aspires to reach new heights of service delivery. Our aircraft are thoroughly checked by highly trained engineers to ensure our passengers enjoy consistently smooth and safe flights.

 

 

Our excellent maintenance facilities have been approved by the Kenya and Tanzanian civil aviation authorities in accordance with international safety standards. These approvals, together with our dedicated ground team, have secured Airkenya an impressive track record in safety, reliability and professionalism.

 

Airkenya offers three daily flights serving eight airstrips into the world’s famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. The airstrips are located in close proximity to the many lodges and camps available in this grand reserve, making it convenient for the visitors to quickly reach their destination and make the most of their holiday’s time. The Masai Mara is famed for the annual wildebeest migration which generally takes place from mid June to end October.

A leading domestic airline

Airkenya’s Dehavilland Dash 7, with a capacity of 50 seats, provides its customers with a comfortable pressurized flight and with its short take off and landing capability is able to serve all of the Masai Mara’s airstrips. This work horse has set Airkenya ahead of its competitors on this route.

 

Airkenya’s daily scheduled flights to the Samburu Game Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Nanyuki town, Meru National Park and Lewa Downs Game Reserve provide a unique game circuit. Kenya is also renowned for its long stretches of white sandy beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean where Airkenya flies daily serving the coastal towns of Lamu and Malindi, and twice daily Mombasa and Diani.

 

Regional Air Services offers a similar operation in Tanzania. Regional Air’s base is in the northern Tanzanian town of Arusha which is the starting point of safaris into northern Tanzania. Regional Air Services flies scheduled flights to Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Seronera, Grumeti, Sasakwa, Kleins, Zanzibar, Dar-es- Salaam, Saadani, Pangani, Mkomzai and on request charters flights within the region.

 

Airkenya has had the privilege to fly royalty, presidents, prime ministers and celebrities from all over the world on scheduled flights as well as private charters. Incentive Groups have arrived from far a field and Airkenya has had the pleasure of flying these groups into Kenya’s renowned game parks and coastal towns.