Nairobi

Emirates brings the A350 to Nairobi, introducing new cabin experiences

From Oct. 25, 2026, Nairobi will become the 32nd destination served by Emirates’ Airbus A350.This aircraft model brings Emirates’ Premium Economy cabin to Kenya for the first time, along with an improved Business and Economy Class cabin.

Travel Radar•Nibras Malik29 Sept

• neutral toward Emirates · 80%

Emirates to deploy the Airbus A350 to Nairobi

From 25 October 2026, the A350 will operate on EK717 and EK718, bringing Emirates’ latest-generation cabin experience to customers travelling between Dubai and Nairobi. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn...

AeroNews Global•Teodor Stefan29 Sept

• favorable toward Emirates · 83%
• favorable toward Airbus · 78%

KLM NW26 A350 Operations – 22SEP26

Published at 1100PDT / 1800GMT 22SEP26 KLM in the last few days further revised Airbus A350-900 service debut, now scheduled on 30OCT26 instead of 23OCT26. KLM’s planned A350 operation as of 22SEP26 includes the following.

• neutral toward KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 99%

UK Travellers Avoiding Middle East Flights: Routes Redrawn

For much of the past two decades, a UK passenger travelling to Bangkok, Sydney or Nairobi thought nothing of the connecting leg in between, almost always via Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi. That default has broken.

UK Aviation News•Neha Sharma (AirMedia24)1 Sept

Astral relaunches China-Africa 767-300F charter route for Fly Noor

Nairobi-based Astral Aviation has resumed flying its 767-300 freighter connecting China with Kenya and South Africa as part of a long-term charter with broker Fly Noor Aviation Services.

Cargo Facts•Jay Aelick15 Jul

Emirates introduces a third daily flight to Nairobi, Kenya

With the launch of EK717, a morning flight, Emirates now offers 21 weekly flights on the Dubai-Nairobi route, strengthening global connectivity and supporting Kenya’s tourism ambitions. Optimally timed for...

AeroNews Global•Teodor Stefan14 Jul

Rotortrade signs MRO deal with Helint

Rotortrade is strengthening its support capabilities in East Africa after signing a deal with Helicopters International Ltd (“Helint”), an established helicopter maintenance and support provider based in Nairobi. This cooperation […]

Asian Aviation•Asian Aviation Staff12 Jul

Rotortrade expands into East Africa with Helint collab

Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is strengthening its support capabilities in East Africa through a cooperation with Helicopters International Ltd (“Helint”), an established helicopter maintenance and support provider based in Nairobi.

HeliHub•Gwen Wilson10 Jul

Kenya Airways 787 Returns to Airport After Flight Controls Malfunction

The New York-bound flight turned around over central Africa and landed safely in Nairobi.

AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile7 Jul