Eastern Central Western Southern Africa And New Developments

Eastern Central Western Southern Africa And New Developments ::
By Anthony A Juma


African Continent  has become one of the busiest in terms of Air Transport for Cargo and Passengers to and from.Due to this it is important to have updates on new developments on Aviation Industry in regard to expansion and introduction of new types of Aircrafts inline with the needs and wants.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has  become the Hub for  connection of Eastern,Central and  Southern Africa flights for both Private Charter Flights and Commercial Flights.Many Investors are  setting up their base in Kenya at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport like the  who are introducing  cheap flights on Nairobi-Mombasa route  and Nairobi-London route using A320S and A330S by Mid October 2009.This will make competition stiff on this routes thus reduction in fares and will put competitors on their toes to provide reliable,efficient and cost effective fares thus the beneficiary being the consumer.Delta Connection was to introduce their flights from July 2009 but they postponded the flights indefinitely having  forced A Kenyan registered company Delta Connection to re-brand to D-Connection after a court ruling for using their trademark.All cargo freighter operates out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport carrying  textile,fresh produce,fish,fruits,flowers,meat, to various destinations in Middle East,Asia,United Kingdom,United States of America just to mention afew ranging from 1tonne to  6o tonnes flying in and out daily.Kenya has played an important role for Private Charter Flights to East Africa National Parks as a hub for both connecting and dismbarking .There are many Private Charter companies in Kenya operating from 3 seater to  70 seater for fixed wing,Helicopter and Jets .Jets ranges from 7 seater Citation to 70 seater CRJ and  Helicopter are scarce and the highest capacity is 5 and lowest 3 seater.Kenya links to Tanzania where we have the Serengeti,Mt Kilimanjaro,Ngorongoro Crater,Lake Manyara,Mafia Island,Pemba Island,Zanzibar where you can have a memorable holiday and Uganda with the Gorilla Gaming,Lake Albert  scenic safaris and the Ruwenzoris mountains,Kabalega falls,Karuma falls aerial survey & photography for tourists flights.From Either Jomo Kenyatta International or Wilson Airport you can connect  by a private executive jet,private charter flight,helicopter flight or commercial flights to Masai Mara,Amboseli,Tsavo East/West,Samburu,Lake Baringo.