Skyward Express has officially launched its first flight from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
This new route will be serviced by a 109-seat Fokker 100 jet, offering a seamless travel experience to one of East Africa's most dynamic cities, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, wildlife, business potential and historical importance.
Mohamed Abdi, CEO of Skyward Express, said this is the 11 th route in the airlines 11 th year. Im excited to announce that this is just the beginning as we will be expanding our routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo broadening our horizons and connecting even more travellers in the region.
Kenyan Transport Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, commended Skyward Express for its dedication to enhancing regional air travel and praised the airline's role as a local investor in Kenyas aviation industry, which has traditionally been dominated by international carriers.
We celebrate one of our own in a space previously thought to be for international investors. Todays milestone is not just a tribute to Skyward but the immense potential of our nations transport sector in shaping the future of regional connectivity and economic growth.
