Ouranos Aircraft has signed an agreement with Sky Vision Airlines to deploy one Airbus A321 P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft at Freedom Airline in Kenya for a one-year operational period. The aircraft will be based at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where it will serve as a key asset for cargo distribution between Africa, Europe, and the UAE.
Freedom Airline, based in Kenya, has entered into a 12-month wet lease agreement with Sky Vision Airlines of Egypt for the operation of a freighter-configured Airbus A321F, bearing serial number 1707. This strategic move enhances Freedom Airline’s cargo service capabilities amid rising demand for regional and intra-African freight transport.
Freedom Airline, a Kenyan regional carrier, has expanded its operational capacity by adding one more EMB120 Brasiliaturboprop to its fleet. The newly inducted aircraft bears the serial number 120190, and it becomes the fourth active EMB120 in the airline’s inventory, signifying steady and deliberate growth in East Africa’s regional air transport segment.
Jambojet, the low-cost carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to add three leased De Havilland Canada Q400turboprop aircraft in the coming months to support its growing route network. The additional capacity will help the airline meet increasing demand across both domestic and regional African routes.
Jambojet, the low-cost subsidiary of Kenya Airways, has announced the acquisition of its ninth aircraft, a De Havilland Canada Q400 turboprop, which is expected to arrive within the next week. This addition reinforces the airline’s strategy to expand and strengthen its domestic and regional presence in East Africa.
AURA AERO, the French manufacturer of electric-hybrid aircraft, has announced that its ERA (Electric Regional Aircraft) program has surpassed the 650 pre-order milestone. The achievement reflects increasing market interest in next-generation sustainable regional aviation, with five new letters of intent (LOIs) signed by a mix of international carriers, bringing the total order value to over $10.5 billion.
Advantage Air, a Kenyan carrier, has officially taken delivery of its first ATR72-200F, signaling the airline’s entry into or expansion of dedicated freight operations. The aircraft, bearing serial number 256, joins the airline’s fleet as a turboprop freighter, offering regional cargo transport capabilities.
Kenya Airways has secured critical financial relief as its 2024 annual report reveals the Kenyan government granted a waiver on both interest and principal repayments through June 2025. This move aims to ease the ongoing financial pressures faced by the national carrier, which has been battling persistent losses and high operational costs.
Aus Air Cargo (Australia) has secured a wet lease for a B767-300BDSF (serial number 24146) from affiliate Astral Aviation (Kenya). The first flights operated under this lease agreement commenced on the Hong Kong–Brisbane route, strengthening Aus Air Cargo’s regional capacity.
Kenya Airways is implementing a series of cost-control initiatives designed to improve fiscal sustainability, with a primary focus on mid-life aircraft upgrades, fuel-efficiency retrofits, and the adoption of more flexible lease terms. Acting Chief Financial Officer Mary Mwenga shared these insights as the airline adapts to shifting market dynamics and seeks to enhance competitiveness.
