18th to 20th March, 2024 Nairobi, Kenya 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 Transport Market (SAATM) Regulatory Instruments. The 3-day workshop, held from March 18th to 20th, 2024, at the East African School of Aviation in Nairobi, Kenya, was organized by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and African Union Commission
Date: 7th December 2023 Venue: Nabo Bistro, Lavington On the International Civil Aviation Day, KAAO hosted its 56th Annual General Meeting at Nabo Bistro. In attendance were air operators who are members of the Association. The KAAO Board of Directors was heavily invested in preparation for the event to deliver an account of the Association’s progress to its members. The PS State Department for Transport, Mohamed Daghar, graced the event as a Special Guest and
The Takeoff Issue 3 Dear Members, As we approach the year’s end, I would like to convey my appreciation for your continued support to our association. In recent months, we have achieved remarkable progress, including the successful promulgation of our company’s constitution (MEMARTS), enhanced stakeholder engagement with the government and relevant agencies, among others. Our active participation and promotion of aviationrelated events have bolstered our presence in the aviation community. Collaborating with the African Airlines
22 January 2024 Nairobi The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Strategic Partners (ISP) to facilitate the collaborative utilization of ISP’s financial instruments for efficient fuel management among KAAO members. The MoU was formalized by Liz Aluvanze, Chief Executive Officer of KAAO, and Joshua Pelletier, Founder & CEO of ISP. The ceremony took place at the Aero Club of East Africa in Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya. 
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 parts have been successfully incorporated into the Finance Act 2023. After a vigorous campaign and multiple engagements with the Ministry of Roads and Transport, National Treasury and the East African Community (EAC) Assembly, the industry has reason to celebrate as six out of the seven proposals put forth have