fastjet, the low-cost airline, has announced that fastjet Kenya Ltd has been granted an Air Service License (ASL) by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
The granting of the ASL clears the way for fastjet Kenya to commence the application process for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) which will allow the airline to operate domestic flights within Kenya.
The AOC application process will involve an in depth review of fastjet Kenya’s planned safety management system, operational manuals and structures, its senior staff, fleet, maintenance facilities and technical capability. An early stage of the process includes agreeing on a timetable for the application process with the KCAA.
Commenting on this significant development, fastjet Chief Executive Officer Ed Winter said: “The granting of the Kenya ASL is a major step forward in fastjet’s plans to become a truly pan-African low-cost airline. Following recently announced progress towards the Zambia AOC and the receipt of our AOC in Zimbabwe last week, today’s announcement signals a very substantial acceleration in the development of the fastjet network and our future growth plans.
“We are very pleased that the Kenyan Civil Aviation Authority has recognised the important part that we can play in developing Kenyan aviation. We very much look forward to working with the KCAA towards fastjet Kenya’s first flights.”
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