Introduction.
Kenya Airways (KQ) has successfully regained its EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency Part 145 certification, three years after voluntarily surrendering the approval. This milestone reaffirms KQ’s capability to maintain and repair foreign aircraft, enhancing its appeal to international airlines seeking high-quality maintenance services in Kenya. The certification strengthens KQ’s position as a key player in Africa’s aviation maintenance sector, opening doors for increased business opportunities.
Meanwhile, aviation operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been disrupted following the takeover of Goma International Airport by the M23 rebel movement last week. The conflict has forced airlines, including Ethiopian Airlines and Jambojet, to suspend flights to the region. Among the seized assets are a Gomair Congo ATR 72 cargo aircraft, previously linked to Falko Regional Aircraft via SPV Aircraft Traders Belgium S.A., along with several military helicopters and other strategic equipment. The escalating situation poses significant challenges to air travel and security in Eastern DRC.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
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