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Every record below is drawn from KAAO’s own published statements, press releases and engagement reports. Matters that are still in progress are shown as ongoing; an outcome is recorded only where one has been documented.
Advocacy
Advocacy Impact
Documented examples of policy advocacy, regulatory engagement and industry representation.
Advocacy theme
Airports & Infrastructure
Airports, aerodromes and the infrastructure the industry depends on.
Protecting Wilson Airport: A Unified Commitment to Kenya’s Aviation Future
United by a shared commitment to Kenya’s aviation future, the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) , the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) , and the Kenya…
Shaping the Future of JKIA and Wilson: KAAO Joins Masterplan Stakeholder Briefing
Great airports don’t just happen — they are built on vision, collaboration, and careful planning. 🛫 Yesterday, the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) participated in…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)
Advocacy theme
Industry Engagement
Convening operators, regulators, government and development partners.
Aviation Stakeholders Unite to Tackle Key Challenges
On Wednesday, 19th June, the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) joined key stakeholders for a high-level Industry Affairs Meeting, convened with the Kenya Civil Aviation…
Driving Aviation Growth: KAAO Engages KAA and Government in High-Level Consultative Forum.
On May 5, 2025, the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) Board, led by Chairman Mbuvi Ngunze, held a high-level consultative engagement with the Kenya Airports…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)
Briefing on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) and Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) Regulatory Instruments Capacity Building Workshop for Airlines Organized by AFRAA, AFCAC and AUC
The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) is pleased to inform its members about the key takeaways from a recent workshop on the Single African Air…
- Stakeholders
- African Airlines Association (AFRAA)
Advocacy theme
Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Engagement on civil aviation regulations, licensing frameworks and the wider policy environment.
KCAA and Stakeholders Advance Aircraft Maintenance Licensing Reform
Today marked a pivotal moment for Kenya’s aviation sector as the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) convened a stakeholder engagement to review and finalize steps toward…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
KAAO Engages Lawmakers to Advance Aviation-Friendly Reforms
Today, the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) participated in a high-level consultative forum with the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning , hosted…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Parliament of Kenya
Stakeholder Engagement for Refinement of Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations
From June 12th to 14th, 2024 , the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) joined key aviation stakeholders in a three-day stakeholder engagement hosted by the…
KAAO Champions Review and Reform of AMEL Licensing Framework
On 9th August 2024 , the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) convened a crucial meeting with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) , alongside key…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)
KAAO Stakeholder Consultation on the 2024 Draft Kenya Civil Aviation Regulations (KCARS)
On 24th April 2024 , the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) proudly hosted a pivotal Stakeholder Consultation Meeting focused on the review and development of…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)
Advocacy theme
Safety & Security
Work with the regulator and operators on aviation safety and security.
KCAA Forum on Enhancing Aviation Safety Through Collaborative Engagement
The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) is pleased to report its active participation in a crucial high-level engagement forum hosted by the Kenya Civil Aviation…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
Advocacy theme
Sustainable Aviation
The long-term, sustainable growth of the air transport industry.
Launch of Aviation Satellite Account
The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) joined the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) to…
Advocacy theme
Taxation & Fiscal Policy
Submissions on tax measures affecting the cost base of Kenyan aviation.
KAAO Advocates for Aviation Industry Amidst Finance Bill 2025 Deliberations
The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) took a significant step in championing the interests of the nation’s aviation sector by appearing before the National Assembly…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)
KAAO Press Statement on Finance Bill 2024
Implications of the Proposed Removal of VAT Exemptions on the Aviation Sector in the Finance Bill 2024 The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) expresses deep…
- Stakeholders
- Kenya Airports Authority (KAA)
Taxation & Fiscal Policy Concluded
Kenya Association of Air Operators Triumph through Tax Exemptions.
In a momentous achievement for the air transport sector, Kenya Association of Air Operator’s proposals for tax exemptions on the importation of aircraft and aircraft spare…
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