(Posted 30th April 2025)
Air Kenya has announced the arrival of a new Dash 8 which took place earlier this week. This addition to their fleet is a DHC Dash 8-200 aircraft model and will bear the registration 5Y-DBA. She will soon don the distinctive AirKenya stripes that have come to be known as a hallmark of quality service in the safari industry and is expected to be put into service in June this year.
The 37-seater aircraft, brings the number of Dash 8’s in the AirKenya fleet to three and this is the second delivery of its type within the space of two years. The modern pressurized aircraft marks an improvement to the passenger journey due to its bigger cabin size, faster flying speed, quieter engines, comfortable seating arrangement and onboard washroom facility.
“The arrival of this Dash 8 is a testament to our dedication to improving the customer experience for our valued passengers. From the time you check-in, to the time you reach your destination, we want to ensure that you have a pleasant experience all the way. That is the reason we are continuously improving our services and facilities such as our check-in lounge and arrivals terminal and upgrading our fleet to be able to meet and exceed customer expectations.” said John Kimondo, Group CEO AirKenya Group
Together with their two subsidiary airlines, Regional Air Services in Tanzania and AeroLink in Uganda, is Air Kenya delighted to take you to the world-famous game reserves and national parks such as the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for unforgettable safari holidays in East Africa.
