10-Feb-2023Source: Royal Air Force
Puma helicopters from RAF Benson are currently conducting environmental training in Kenya while also supporting the British Army. Located in the foothills of Mount Kenya, over 80 personnel are working in a unique and challenging environment to conduct a variety of environmental training. Often encountering temperatures of up to 35 degrees and heavy thunderstorms, the aircrew,... Read more
22-Jun-2022Source: Eve Air Mobility
In March 2022, a subsidiary of Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) and Kenya Airways’ subsidiary, Fahari Aviation, signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for up to 40 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. The agreement includes joint studies through a working group to develop and scale the UAM market and a... Read more
29-Nov-2021Source: Nairobi News
There was excitement as Kenya’s first air ambulance, carefully flown from Wilson Airport by Captain George Njihia, landed at the rooftop of Nairobi West Hospital on Wednesday. See Full Story. ... Read more
12-Aug-2021Source: Eve Air Mobility
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (“Eve”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya Airways PLC, the flag carrier of Kenya, through its fully owned subsidiary Fahari Aviation. This collaboration aims to develop operational models for the wide-accessibility of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to support Fahari Aviation’s key markets. In addition, this partnership will establish... Read more
21-Oct-2020Source: BAC Helicopters
During March 2020, as the global Covid-19 pandemic began building momentum and South Africa went into Level 5 Lockdown, BAC Helicopters was requested by an NGO to send two Bell 206L-4 Long Ranger helicopters to Kenya to carry out an Emergency Desert Locust Survey. East Africa has recently been plagued by a Desert Locust invasion, wreaking... Read more
3-Oct-2018Source: MD Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced today receipt of the second Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract. The firm, fixed-price award is for six (6) armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters for Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), and includes initial logistics support (ILS) for the aircraft, aircraft systems and... Read more
19-Sep-2018Source: HeliHub.com
The Kenya Air Force has announced the handover of nine Airbus AS550C3 Fennec helicopters from the United Arab Emirates. HeliHub.com believes that the aircraft will be used in Kenya’s efforts against al-Shabaab, the Somali militant group. The handover ceremony took place at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki on 14th September, and was attended Kenya’s Cabinet... Read more
10-Sep-2018Source: Bell Flight
With more than 100 Bell 505s already delivered around the world already being used for many different missions, the aircraft has now officially made it to Kenya. Earlier this month, Bell Independent Representative, Africair, delivered the first Bell 505 to KIDL Operations in Kenya, one of the fastest growing operators in East Africa specializing in executive transport. The... Read more
26-Jul-2017Source: US Embassy in Kenya
The final two of eight Bell Huey II helicopters were delivered today to the Kenya Air Force. The Huey II helicopters – six delivered in December 2016 and two this week – represent the United States’ largest security cooperation program in sub-Saharan Africa. The United States values the Kenyan commitment to building a more peaceful... Read more
21-May-2017Source: DSCA
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kenya for MD 530 aircraft. The estimated cost is $253 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on May 1, 2017. The Government of Kenya has requested a possible sale of twelve... Read more
4-Apr-2017Source: Russian Helicopters
A ceremonial transfer of the helicopter has been performed in the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, in the presence of the Minister of the Interior of Kenya. In accordance with the contract, “Russian Helicopters” has also performed training of the Customer’s specialists in addition to the delivery of the helicopter. The helicopter will serve the needs... Read more
28-Feb-2017Source: FAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Kenya complies with international safety standards and has been granted a Category 1 rating under the agency’s International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program. A Category 1 rating means Kenya’s civil aviation authority meets International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. With the Category 1... Read more
2-Jan-2017
Everett Aviation has announced the award of a major new contract to provide helicopter medevac services to the UK Ministry of Defence for the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK). At peak periods the contract will engage three of Everett’s BK117 helicopters in medevac configuration. The contract is for three (3) years, with an... Read more
5-Dec-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Friday saw the arrival of six Bell Huey helicopters to the Kenyan Military. Each helicopter is valued at $106 million. The remaining two Hueys will be delivered in May 2017, reports The Star. The new helicopters will provide aid to the troops in Somalia, who are fighting against the al Qaeda-linked terrorist group al Shabaab.... Read more
25-Nov-2016Source: HeliHub.com
In September this year, Bell was awarded a $52.1million foreign military sales contract from the US Department of Defence. They were contracted to create five Huey II for the Kenyan Air Force. The first delivery of Huey IIs will arrive in Kenya in the coming months. The aircrafts themselves are a remanufactured combination of the... Read more
7-Oct-2016Source: HeliHub.com
Kenya and Uganda will receive 10 Huey II helicopters from Bell Helicopter, who have received a total of $86 million in foreign military sales contracts. An additional 5 Huey IIs will be delivered to another African military but Steve Suttles, Vice President for Bell Helicopter, could not name the customer. Bell Helicopter aims to finish... Read more
24-Mar-2016Source: HeliHub.com
The following notice appeared last week on the US Federal Business Opportunities website, in preparation for a formal order The Program Management Office, Non-Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft is issuing this sources sought synopsis, as a means of conducting market research, to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the procurement and... Read more
25-Jan-2016Source: Capital News
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced the government plans to purchase two more helicopters for the police by June this year to enhance its surveillance capability. See Full Story... Read more
27-Jul-2015
Landing accident with helicopter ending on its starboard side. 3 POB not serious injured... Read more
17-Jul-2015Source: Standard Digital
A storm is brewing in the National Police Service (NPS) over the purchase of a Sh900 million helicopter that aviation and security experts say is unsuitable for police operations. See full story... Read more
7-Jul-2015
Technical issues on approach led to emergency landing in an unsuitable location, leading to severe injuries to the 2 POB. Both died in the hospital later the same day... Read more
30-May-2015
Emergency landing in potato field due to weather. Passengers included Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi, nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi and Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa. Pilot named as Evans Sigilai... Read more
17-Feb-2015Source: Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace UK (Vector – www.vectoraerospace.com), a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, is delighted to announce that one of its apprentices has won a regional Apprentice of the Year award. James Clement (pictured), aged 23, who lives in Havant, has won the Outstanding Performance by a Final Year Apprentice award... Read more
22-Jan-2015Source: Mareeg
By Angira Zadock The only remaining police helicopter is grounded because the main rotor system bought from suppliers in Ukraine last year only had two flight hours left and has since expired. See Full Story... Read more
8-Jan-2015
British Army Air Corps helicopter slightly damaged in emergency landing in forest clearing on a training flight. One report states they lost a tail rotor blade but this video clearly shows both still in place post incident... Read more
5-Aug-2014Source: DefenceWeb
The Kenyan government has invited bids for the provision of five helicopters for the Kenya Police on a lease basis as it battles increasing violence in the coastal areas around the city of Mombasa. See full story... Read more
21-May-2014Source: Kenya Star
Raj Devani, director of Jade Petroleum, charged with malicious damage to a helicopter and jeopardising the safety of an aircraft See full story... Read more
12-May-2014
1 fatality of 12 POB. Helicopter came down shortly after take off from Elwak in Mandera County, heading to Garissa County... Read more
3-May-2014
Helicopter damaged by passenger who “ran amok” with blade tie-down bar. Damage included windscreen, fuselage and doors... Read more
18-Feb-2014Source: Daily Nation
The Kenya Police Air Wing has a total of eight helicopters, but none are currently flying. Some have been damaged in accidents, others require parts or complete overhauls. See full story... Read more
30-Dec-2013
Three POB injured after reported loss of lower caused helicopter to come down... Read more
10-Jul-2013Source: Standard Media
Police headquarters has invited bidders for the supply and deliver of the new single turbine engine helicopter to tender by August 2. See full story... Read more
17-Jun-2013
Force landing in field due to sudden fog – between electricity lines and Karatina-Nairobi highway... Read more
2-Nov-2012Source: Kenya Broadcasting
Kenya Police are considering taking Eurocopter to court. The basis is apparently that the manufacturer supplied a newer AS350B3e model and not the older AS350B3 that the police contracted for. (see full story) see also 10-Jun-12 5Y-CDT Eurocopter AS350B3e Ngong Hills, Kenya (6F)... Read more
20-Oct-2012Source: Kenya Daily News
Royal Media Services has become the first Kenyan media house to acquire a news helicopter – although the AS350 shows no signs of any externally mounted cameras! (see full story)... Read more
12-Aug-2012
Three Mi-24 helicopters of a group of four ferrying from Uganda to Somalia impacted Mount Kenya in poor weather and in close formation – all three wrecks within 1km of each other approx 11,000ft above sea level. This helicopter completely burnt out (photo), except the last part of the tail which revealed its serial AF-808. ... Read more
12-Aug-2012
Three Mi-24 helicopters of a group of four ferrying from Uganda to Somalia impacted Mount Kenya in poor weather and in close formation – all three wrecks within 1km of each other approx 11,000ft above sea level. This helicopter ended up almost completely inverted on its rotorhead in an area of long grass – photo... Read more
12-Aug-2012
Three Mi-24 helicopters of a group of four ferrying from Uganda to Somalia impacted Mount Kenya in poor weather and in close formation – all three wrecks within 1km of each other approx 11,000ft above sea level. This helicopter ended up in a 45 degree left bank situation in a wooded area (photo). 7 on... Read more
5-Aug-2012
Low-rotor-rpm horn sounded on climb-out. Skids hit uneven ground during run-on landing, causing helicopter to fall on its side. Two occupants exited safely only to watch the helicopter be consumed by post-crash fire. see also http://www.3CapesHeliChallenge.com/... Read more
10-Jun-2012
Crashed in woodland killing Kenya’s Security Minister, George Saitoti and his deputy Orwa Ojode, pilots Luke Oyugi, Nancy Gituanja and bodyguards Inspector Joshua Tonkei and Sergeant Thomas Murimis. Only small size items remain after post-crash fire. Helicopter had only been delivered earlier this year (see HeliHub.com story and local Kenyan story). See also this YouTube... Read more
10-Feb-2012Source: Donaldson
The first AS350B3e in Africa is flying with the first Donaldson AS350B3e Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system on the continent. Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) delivered the advanced filtration system via Eurocopter South Africa for installation on the Kenya Police Air-Wing’s new aircraft. Donaldson’s AS350 IBF will be... Read more
12-Jan-2012Source: Eurocopter
The Kenya Police Air-Wing is expanding its airborne law enforcement and crime prevention unit with the delivery of a Eurocopter AS350 B3e Ecureuil helicopter. Kenya’s selection of the AS350 B3e, which is the enhanced version of Eurocopter’s successful AS350 model, follows an open and competitive tender won earlier this year by Eurocopter Southern Africa (Pty)... Read more
17-Dec-2011
Crashed shortly after take-off with two high profile politicians on board – total 5POB. Potential damage is to port skid? But it may just be uneven ground.... Read more
16-Nov-2011Source: HeliHub.com
Kenya Wildlife Service has recently taken delivery of a brand new Bell 407 helicopter at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Â This has given the organisation an increase of internal capacity for aerial surveys, and to transport workers to locations where they need to deal with vital situations. At the handover, KWS Executive Director Julius Kipngetich said that... Read more
28-Oct-2011
Kenyan Police are holding a KK security group guard after he was found with 40 litres of jet fuel siphoned from a police helicopter at Wilson Airport. (see full story)... Read more
16-Oct-2011
“Late Sunday evening, a military helicopter crashed and caught fire inside Kenya from an apparent mechanical malfunction, a diplomat and a resident said. No civilian casualties were reported but the status of the pilots on board was not immediately known.”... Read more
4-Apr-2011
Kenya military spokesman said “The crew was on normal routine training when it reported a mechanical problem. The crew jumped out after it touched the ground. It then burst into flamesâ€... Read more
8-Mar-2010
Probably a Eurocopter SA330J Puma... Read more
18-Sep-2009Source: Daily Nation
The Kenya Police Air Wing has halted all training for new pilots after Monday night’s accident involving an instructor and his student in Nairobi. Consequently, and because of the shortage of staff in the department, this means the force will now have to rely on the military to airlift its officers until a solution is... Read more
15-Aug-2009Source: Starlite Aviation Group
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26-May-2009
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11-May-2009
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9-Apr-2009Source: RAF
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