Kenya Association of Air Operators Hosts Cirrus Aircraft in Nairobi

Kenya Association of Air Operators Hosts Cirrus Aircraft in Nairobi

8th February 2023 | Nairobi, Kenya: The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO)

hosted the world’s leading single-engine aircraft manufacturer Cirrus Aircraft in Nairobi as

the US maker sets eyes on the Kenyan market. The aircraft manufacturer had an opportunity

to showcase its products (Cirrus SR 22 and Cirrus SF50) in the Kenyan market through the

association even as it seeks to license its models to fly in Kenyan airspace.

Speaking to KAAO members David Moser Vice President – Fleet and Special Mission

Aircraft at Cirrus Aircraft said he was confident that the company’s products would attract the

attention of the market players especially due to the aircrafts’ safety and fuel economy

record. According to Cirrus Kenya has been identified Kenya as a potential market for its

products due to its thriving tourism industry and Nairobi hosting numerous multinational

David Moser Vice President – Fleet and Special Mission Aircraft at Cirrus Aircraft

“While globally Cirrrus remains one of the most recognized aircraft manufacturers, with over

half the market share in private aircraft, the company has yet to establish its dominance in

the African market except in South Africa. We recognize Kenya as a leading aviation market

within the region and we are interested to play an increased role here and the region as a

While welcoming the delegation KAAO Chief Executive Officer Liz Aluvanze said Kenya has

one of the oldest and most dynamic aviation sectors in the continent with a thriving network

of stakeholders across the value chain such as commercial, private/recreational air

operators, approved training organizations many of whom would be a fit for the company’s

products. She added that there is also enough government goodwill to facilitate new

investors wishing to set foot in the Kenyan market with many incentives aimed at levelling

Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) Chief Executive Officer Liz Aluvanze

“We are encouraged to see major important players in the global aviation market continually

showing interest in Kenya as a gate route to East Africa and the continent. The country is in

the process of automating the issuance of licenses and formulation of an aviation policy

which will make it easier for firms such as Cirrus to open in Kenya with fewer hurdles with

the association in the frontline to promote and enhance a safe, efficient and sustainable

Cirrus aircraft is widely known for its innovations in safety including the Cirrus Airframe

Parachute System (CAPS) and Safe Return autoland system besides being the world’s first

single-engine Personal Jet. Its major markets within the continent include South Africa,

Namibia and Zimbabwe, Kenya currently has one Cirrus SR 22 which is registered in South

Africa awaiting registration from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).