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Skyward Express, (IATA: OW, ICAO: SEW), is a private airline operating in Kenya. It serves local destinations, from its two operations bases at Wilson Airport for passengers and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for cargo. Both airports are located in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital city.[1][2]
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| Founded | 2013 | ||||||
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| Operating bases | Wilson Airport (Passenger) Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Cargo) | ||||||
| Focus cities | Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi | ||||||
| Fleet size | 8 | ||||||
| Destinations | 8 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Wilson Airport | ||||||
| Key people | Mohamed Abdi Chairman Issack Somow Managing Director[1] | ||||||
| Website | Homepage | ||||||
Location
The airline maintains its headquarters at Wilson Airport, within Nairobi, Kenya's largest city and the country's capital.[3] Wilson Airport is located approximately 5 kilometres (3 mi), by road, southwest of the city centre.[4]
The airline maintains a private building at Wilson Airport, for the exclusive use of Skyward Express staff and clients. The building is "equipped with a modern cafeteria", among other amenities.[5]
History
Skyward Express was established in 2013, by two pilots; one of whom serves as the chairman of the airline, while the other serves as its managing director. Skyward Express inherited some equipment and some routes from the defunct Skyward International Aviation.[1]
Overview
With the cessation of service by Skyward International Aviation, the two licensed pilots, Mohamed Abdi and Issack Somow started Skyward Express and began commercial operations in 2013. Initially, he airline offered passenger charter and cargo service between Nairobi, Kenya and destinations in neighboring Somalia. These services included the shipment of miraa from Nairobi to Somalia.[1]
With the acquisition of more aircraft, the airline has expanded and diversified its passenger and cargo service to include more destinations and frequencies to oil-rich northwestern Kenyan counties and the coastal tourist attractions.[1]
Destinations
As of April 2021, Skyward Express scheduled services to the following destinations:[1][6]
- Kenya
- Nairobi: Wilson Airport (Passenger Hub)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Cargo Hub) - Eldoret: Eldoret International Airport
- Lodwar: Lodwar Airport
- Mombasa: Moi International Airport
- Malindi: Malindi Airport[5]
- Lamu: Lamu Airport[7]
- Ukunda: Ukunda Airport[5]
- Nairobi: Wilson Airport (Passenger Hub)
Fleet
As of April 2021, Skyward Express maintained the following aircraft:[1]
| Aircraft | In fleet | Order | Passengers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fokker 100 | 1 | 110 | ||
| Fokker 50 | 4 | 50 | ||
| Dash8-Q300 | 3 | 50 | ||
| Total | 8 | 0 |
Accidents and incidents
- On July 21, 2021, a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 registered as 5Y-GRS crash-landed at El Wak, Kenya when its landing gear collapsed.[8]
See also
References
- Githae Mwaniki (21 September 2016). "Battle Hots Up In East Africa's Thriving LCC Market". Nairobi: African Aerospace News Service. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- Skyward Express (9 April 2021). "About Us". Nairobi: Skyward Express. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- Skyward Express (9 April 2021). "Contact Us". Nairobi: Skyward Express. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- Google (9 April 2021). "Road Distance Between Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi And Wilson Airport, Nairobi" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- Maarufu Mohamed (5 February 2021). "Here we Come as Skyward Express Spreads It's [sic?] Wings to Malindi International Airport". Mombasa: Golf News Links Kenya. Retrieved 9 April 2021.[dead link]
- Skyward Express (9 April 2021). "Our Destinations". Nairobi: Skyward Express. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- Mathias Ringa (7 April 2017). "Budget Carrier Launches New Flights To Kenya Coast". Johannesburg: Daily Southern and East African Tourism Update. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
- "Skyward Dash 8 Comes Off Runway After Gear Collapse In Kenya". Simple Flying. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
External links
На других языках
[de] Skyward Express
Skyward Express ist eine kenianische Fluggesellschaft mit Sitz in Nairobi, die 2010 als Skyward International Aviation gegründet wurde.[1]- [en] Skyward Express
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