The Kenyan Aviator
@kenyanaviator
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Kenyan GA pilot, I have many friends in high places (see what I did there) Currently ✈ all over Africa and the Gulf Region. Also tweeting about Aviation Safety
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Customs officials at Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport have today arrested a passenger arriving from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, carrying cocaine worth 14.6 million USD. A reputational risk to
@KenyaAirports
for such a shameful event
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Waiting for confirmation but there is a huge possibility that 2 aircraft may have, a short while ago, collided mid-air within the airspace in Nairobi.
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Emirates flight
#EK262
from Sao Paulo to Dubai diverting to Dar es Salaam. Reason for diversion unknown but does not seem technical. My thinking - no overflights to Sudan, so a different route means more fuel. And to refuel, only airport in the region that can take an A380 is Dar
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2 strange accidents at Kikoboga, Tanzania, that occurred yesterday.
First plane had a landing gear collapse during departure and veered off the runway.
Second plane was sent to pick the stranded pax, then veered off the runway into a building also during departure.
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The Kenyan twitter timeline is awash with political activity, but for those not interested in politics, I would like to distract you by indicating that today is, in fact, a huge day in Kenyan aviation history
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A video has surfaced of a Kenyan registered Dash8 operating for UNHAS in Afghanistan being mobbed by a crowd of people, possibly following the Taliban's take-over of governance of Afghanistan.
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Of course this is incorrect. But I established Robert, that you tweet a lot about aviation without fact checking. So trying to correct you on this will be as useless as trying to take soup with a fork. However if it gives you the retweets you seek, all in a days work 👍
No matter how many times they advertise, Skyward and Silverstone are a complete risk. We shouldn’t be having planes which are used for cargo at night and converted to accommodate passengers during the day. One of their plane crashed in Utawala because of overloading.
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Unconfirmed information indicates a mid-air incident between a Safarilink Dash 8 and a Cessna 172 with the Dash 8 managing to land safely, and the C172 crashing at Nairobi National Park. This is tentative information, to be confirmed
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Accident with a Skyward Express DHC8, seemingly happened today
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Nigeria has a history of having porous airports. From having aircraft robbed while taxying at Lagos Airport to this video taken by a private jet crew at Sokoto Airport. I thought I had seen the worst in South Sudan but this almost tops it.
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On this day, 18 years ago, a Kenya Airways Airbus A310-300 registration 5Y-BEN, tagged "The Harambee Star" and flying on callsign KQ431 from Abidjan to Nairobi via Lagos, crashed into the Atlantic ocean just after 9pm local time. Out of the 179 pax on board, only 10 survived.
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Result of a rejected T/O at high speed. Glad that al crews and pax evacuated safely from this Silverstone plane.
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I can also confirm that the Safarilink Dash 8 had a mid-air collision with a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registration 5Y-NNJ, operated by Ninety Nines Flying School. The C172 crashed at the national park. And sadly, this crash has caused fatal injuries.
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If any of you know of an aircraft engineer that has 110 years or above working experience on the Fokker 50, kindly inform him that his/her many years experience might be required in Nairobi
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Early morning accident today in Yida, South Sudan, involving a Fokker 50. No information on the registration nor pax on board yet but some Kenyan and Ethiopian registered F50's are currently operating out of Juba, usually in cargo configuration.
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This weekend marked 22 years since the crash of
@KenyaAirways
flight KQ431 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, which marked the first ever hull loss for the airline that included fatalities. May the souls of those that perished due to this crash continue resting in peace.
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Caravan and Antonov crews in DRC and South Sudan are wondering what the hullaballoo about a C17 departing Kabul with 4.5times the passenger / cargo capacity is, yet this is a standard for them in their areas of operation.
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A Kenya Airways E190 on short final into Cape Town International Airport, against a background of the violence and protests that have recently rocked Cape Town due to a Taxi Strike. Captured by
@AshrafRSA
#TaxiStrike
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Taking a moment today to mark the 23rd anniversary of the crash of
@KenyaAirways
flight KQ431 off the coast of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. 169 passengers died and only 10 people survived this crash. May the souls of those that perished continue resting in peace.
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On 02 Feb, A Cessna Caravan C208B reg. 5Y-BMZ operated by Renegade Air was departing Nasir, South Sudan and crashed next to the airstrip. All passengers and crew evacuated safely, however it is reported that one elderly passenger succumbed to her injuries.
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Cessna Caravan, Kenyan Reg. 5Y-BUR, crashed while attempting a departure from Mandeng, South Sudan, on the afternoon of the 19 August 2024. All POB evacuated successfully (number unsure). Picture shared show the a/c lying on its roof on a swampy area near Mandeng
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The airspace overhead Kenya remains quiet this morning as an airport workers strike called by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union takes effect, causing massive delays and a number of flight cancellations in and out of international and regional airports in Kenya.
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If an aircraft is operating in the greater Eastern African region and has a tail reg. from either;
- Tajikistan (EY)
- Iraqi (YI)
- Gabon (TR)
- Colombia (HK)
- Burundi (9U)
Then there is a huge chance that registration is fake.
That's it. That's the tweet.
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I don't usually use my twitter for activism purposes but I would like to highlight something here and would like to request for you, my followers and others, to assist in highlighting an issue that, if known by senior officials of the Kenyan government, will assist in securing
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On this the 18th year of the anniversary of the crash, let us take a moment to remember the lives lost, and as well, appreciate the efforts made in the years after this crash to make flying safer for all.
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The world's first longest flight
#SQ22
just departed Singapore for New York, flight time 19hrs 30min NON STOP. You can barely view the whole flight on the map!
@SingaporeAir
making use of the first Airbus A350-1000! Pushing the endurance to the max!
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Proflight Zambia Dash 8 from Livingstone to Lusaka made a safe landing after flying through a hail storm
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15Feb2023
@KenyaAirways
Boeing 787 operating flight KQ103 from London Heathrow to Nairobi developed a technical problem on departure and returned to LHR after dumping fuel. The aircraft remains on the ground at LHR. Nature of technical issue is unknown.
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Post-flight check today revealed a bird strike on this KQ E190 after it had landed at JKIA
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Local construction workers of a highway between Bor and Juba, South Sudan, indicate an aircraft flying over-head in the direction towards Juba in the afternoon of 20 May 21 had its propeller detach from the aircraft during cruise, and fell metres away from them.
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@Flysafarilink
are confirming that their DHC8 registration 5Y-SLK departing Nairobi Wilson (HKNW) for Ukunda Diani (HKUK) had an incident at about 9.45am local time. The statement indicates a loud bang on departure and the crew returned to Wilson. No further information so far.
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A DHC8-400 Reg; C-GNSV operated by Canada's Voyageur Airways on behalf of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (
@unmissmedia
) suffered a runway excursion at Malakal airport in South Sudan on 22 SEP.
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An Ethiopian Airlines DHC8-Q402 ran off the runway at Juba International Airport this evening. All passengers have been evacuated and no injuries reported so far. Aircraft has sustained damage, and all landings into Juba are made via the unorthrodox runway 31
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Cessna Caravan C208 Reg. 5Y-SAV operated by City Link crashed in New Fangak, South Sudan on Sunday 16 Aug 20. All 2 crew and 5 pax escaped with minor injuries.
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Sure, pilots might not be solving quadratic equations mid-flight, but last time I checked, they can navigate through turbulence without blaming the previous crew. ✈️
Nothing against pilots. . But they not the sharpest tools in the shed. Great pay without need for intelligence. Suppose we could say the same about JE leaders/politicians.
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With the recent political events in Gabon, should the country decide to implement transit restrictions on their airspace, then Cameroun (shown in Green) will remain the only passageway between East and West Africa.
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The person running the Fly540 FB page is about to learn a hard lesson
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5Y-CFE Cessna 172 from Arusha (TZ) to Mombasa (KE) may have had a CFIT event enroute and crashed at approximately 8pm this evening, with all 3 pax on board having succumbed to this accident.
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11:02pm local time and Emirates flight EK722 from Nairobi to Dubai is delayed. Reasons are unknown. Aircraft was meant to depart at 10.45pm but has barely started up.
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Air Tanzania's first ever Boeing 787 enroute from Boeing's airfield in the US to Dar es Salaam. Tanzania's aviation industry will soon be rising out of the ashes like the proverbial phoenix. Follow the flight from Seattle here
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The aviation herald is reporting that a
@KenyaAirways
dreamliner was intercepted by the German Air Force on 20 Sep while enroute to Amsterdam after communication with ATC could not be established.
Incident: Kenya B788 over Germany on Sep 20th 2021, loss of communication prompted intercept
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As per aviation security Annex, the captain of EK722, in his capacity as pilot in command, and who is mandated with safe operation of the aircraft, has the power to kick the passenger out of the aircraft. In this scenario, security officials would have no option but to comply
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I got to learn today with great sadness of the passing of Barbara, Jean and the 8 passengers on the ill-fated FlySax that crashed 2 days ago. It is not easy to lose people you trained with and have known for a while. May they all rest in peace.
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Not the kind of post-flight check a crew member wants to have, but glad that this flight came to a safe conclusion
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Cessna Caravan, unknown registration is reported to have crashed in the Maji Moto area of Narok, Kenya. Sources indicate 3 people were injured.
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It would be interesting to see the incident report that the captain will lodge on arrival in Dubai. But that marks the end of my tweets in regards EK722.
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Dornier 228 operated by Busy Bee Congo had an incident in Goma today. Looks like a gear collapse
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I had barely finished my previous tweet and have now been informed that the Captain has offloaded the hostile passenger. The hostile passenger is now being escorted to the terminal by security officials. EK722 should now proceed shortly.
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With 3hrs 42min remaining on
@KenyaAirways
first trans-atlantic flight,
#KQ2
is currently flanked by
@flysaa
from Jo'Burg to New York. Both African airlines will be landing in New York at the same time.
@Delta
from Lagos is also slightly ahead. True African arrival!
#KQNBONYC
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#KQ2
is registered as an official route for Kenya Airways' maiden flight from Nairobi to New York on 28th October 2018. Standing by to track this first event for KQ on
@flightradar24
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The captain of EK722 is finding himself in a very queer position. He may have played his part in offloading the hostile passenger, but he cannot take off without permission. A difficult choice here. It is not every day you come across Mexican stand-off in commercial aviation.
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So India declared its might in Juba by bringing in the state of the art Indian Air Force C17 Globe Master
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Cessna Caravan Reg. 5Y-ZBW operated by Z. Boskovic air charters is indicated to have had an incident at about 12.30pm today while attempting to take off from Migori Airstrip, Kenya. Aircraft had 10 passengers and 1 crew member, all evacuated safely.
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Fun Aviation Fact;
In 1987, American Airlines saved $40,000 by removing 1 olive from each salad served in first class.
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The airline might be new, but the plane, not so much.
Our new airline Nyanbiting has been grounded by the Civil Aviation Authority due to safety concerns.
#SSOT
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It has been 20yrs since the crash of KQ431.
On this day, 18 years ago, a Kenya Airways Airbus A310-300 registration 5Y-BEN, tagged "The Harambee Star" and flying on callsign KQ431 from Abidjan to Nairobi via Lagos, crashed into the Atlantic ocean just after 9pm local time. Out of the 179 pax on board, only 10 survived.
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The South Sudanese civil aviation authority through a notice issued on 7th Nov 2021 has indicated that the following types of aircraft (except those operated by the UN) are banned from operating in South Sudan;
- AN 24
- AN 26
- AN 28
- AN 30
- HS748
- Let410
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This was Kenya Airways's first ever crash that had recorded fatalities. You can read about the crash of KQ431 here
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A Kenyan DHC8-300 reg. 5Y-SMI operated by Renegade Air on behalf of WFP UNHAS has had a gear collapse while landing at Malakal airport in South Sudan a few moments ago. All passengers and crew have evacuated safely.
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On 8th Feb, 5Y-EMM operated by Transition Aviation (SS AOC, not KE AOC) was landing at Ulang Airstrip in South Sudan when it over-ran the strip and crashed into a local house, with the occupant of the house suffering fatal injuries. The 4 on board including the crew survived
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12.18am, 1hr 34min delay, EK722 remains delayed in Nairobi and still not showing any indications of movement. Now eating up into the crew's duty time. There is a chance ATC are with-holding its clearance. KQ886 to Bangkok has just taken off.
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Unconfirmed reports of fatalities after a plane that crashed while taking off from Pieri airstrip, South Sudan on the evening of 02 March 2021
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Today marks 4 years since the disappearance of
#Malaysian
Airlines Flight
#MH370
. This disappearance continues to be the biggest mystery in modern aviation history. Read about it here
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Cessna Caravan C208B Reg: 5H-NWA had an incident earlier on Saturday 10th October 2020 while attempting to take off from Mundri, South Sudan. Possible nose landing gear failure. Crew and passengers escaped with no injuries.
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A Kenya Air Force C27J Spartan making its first ferry from the manufacturer in Turin, Italy, to Kenya.
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TAKE-OFF! And at 12.35am, 1hr 50 mins later, EK722 has taken off from Nairobi! You can now follow this flight via
@flightradar24
here
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Kiss TV carried out an extensive story on the encroachment, calling it Dying Wilson
http://t.co/LR3mIcoLWd
and
http://t.co/05MIYhXfdL
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@mbate
Yes but the detour would require more fuel so they needed to make a fuel stop and the only airport that can handle an A380 is Dar.
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I will require a minimum 13 whiskies, a cigar and lots of popcorn to get to understand what those 2 Antonovs were doing on the runway at Khartoum Airport
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@Jasiri_BFM
Could you kindly share some feedback on how Jomo can handle the A380, i.e. the PCN of the runway compared to the ops spec of the A380, the taxiways, manouvering space at the airport as well as the gates whose bridges can support the A380?
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Sad to see this. Quite a lot of Caravans crashing lately in Tanzania. Condolences to the families and friends of the crew member and the passenger.
Ndege ya Kampuni ya AURIC Air imeanguka asubuhi ya leo katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Seronera uliopo ndani ya Hifadhi ya Serengeti Rubani 1 na abiria mmoja wote Watanzania wamefariki.
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On Tuesday the Americans evacuated their staff in a number of Hercules C130's from Juba
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Let 410 registration RA-67066 over-ran the airstrip and crashed into a building during take off at Ulang, South Sudan on 16 May 2020. Only crew on board and escaped with no injuries
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Meanwhile, there is a fellow driving around town trying to imitate Obama. Should you meet his convoy, smile and wave
http://t.co/Y8iCPIkafk
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12.30am! CONFIRMED! EK722 is now taxying to Runway 06 behind a Qatar Airways Airbus A320 to Doha.
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Aviators and Aviation fanatics from
#Kigali
#Rwanda
, the 2nd largest aircraft in the world, the Antonov AN-124 is currently enroute to your location. Estimated time of arrival is slightly after 6pm today
@RwandAnFlyer
@FlyRwandAir
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It is now emerging that Kenya Airways
#KQ761
from Johannesburg to Nairobi today turned back to Jo'burg after the crews were informed of a possible stowaway in the hold.
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Earlier this year,
@ntvkenya
also carried out another story about the Wilson Master Plan, here is the link
http://t.co/cSQi0nrw8A
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In 2009,
@ntvkenya
carried these 3 stories.
http://t.co/obo5v65HZ8
and
http://t.co/HvlbsxlDlC
and
http://t.co/Opx3E03Ffa
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A Malawian DHC-5 Buffalo, reg. 7Q-STB has been reported to have had an accident in Pieri, South Sudan, earlier today. I am awaiting more information, but sad to note that this is one of the few remaining civilian registered Buffalos in the world.
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Will never get tired of posting this one. The day the Concorde landed at JKIA. That is Kilimambogo in the background
http://t.co/mFYh5bEVrd
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Air Traffic Controllers at Juba Airport unable to work today as they seem to have lost the key to the tower. Everything at a stand still.
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Today marks 34 days since 2 Kenyan crew members were held hostage in Akobo, South Sudan. The Kenya Airline Pilots Association has put out an advert in the dailies in respect to the continued detention of the crew members.
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Update at 2341hrs. EK722 is now delayed by over 1hr. From my understanding a hostile passenger on board has refused for the flight to proceed safely and doors remain open. Crew are unable to offload him.
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This B190D operated by South Africa's NAC for UNHAS bore the brunt of the skirmishes that took place recently at Bamako Airport. Considering it is pressurized, a lot of work would have to go into it to bring it back to service. I would reckon it will be an insurance write-off.
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Turkish Airlines Flight TK1997 operated using a B737 Max 8 was already enroute to London from Istanbul when the UK CAA banned the 737 Max in its airspace. In compliance with the rule, TK1997 has turned around and now returning to Istanbul
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Papa Mtakatifu a.k.a The Pope
@Pontifex
is currently enroute from Kinshasa, DRC to Juba, South Sudan, onboard a brand new Airbus A350 operated by
@ITAAirways
.
I hope Juba ATC have cleared the airspace and asked all those old Antonovs to stay away lest they cause trouble
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Without knowing which initials represent the royal Dutch airline, this man grew to be in later years, one of the biggest paid critics of Kenyan aviation. His criticisms however never changed, as he still lacks relevant knowledge in aviation.
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When the Concorde used to fly over the Middle East on the early Bahrain routes, there were complaints that the sonic booms upset the camels and ruined their sex lives. How this fact came to be discovered remains a mystery.
#UselessAviationFacts
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5Y-BEN last photographic sighting that was recorded on
@airliners_net
was while the aircraft was on approach into Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on October 11, 1999, three months before the fatal crash off the coast of Ivory Coast.
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However, at this stage, Kenya Airways decided to severe ties with Airbus, and quickly discontinued the operation of all Airbus aircraft in their fleet. KQ upgraded their operation with aircraft from Boeing and Embraer, but have never used Airbus since.
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Flights for
@flyethiopian
are becoming scarce. Passengers are now avoiding transit in Addis.
@KenyaAirways
have a silver bullet to immediately step in and take advantage of this by increasing frequencies of flights to many locations, I wonder if they are looking at these options
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Unfortunate that they choose to treat Kenyans in such inhumane ways when we are in their country.
If these tweets can make a difference, then it would go a long way to ensure the quick release of these crew members. You are allowed to share this thread as far as possible
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