Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Johari Rotana Hotel, aiming to deepen strategic cooperation and enhance air travel connectivity across East Africa and beyond.
The agreement, formalized by Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka and Air Tanzania CEO Peter Ulanga, marks a pivotal step toward fostering collaboration over competition.
The MoU outlines a framework for joint efforts in areas such as human resource training, aircraft maintenance, technical cooperation, cargo operations, maintenance and repair operations (MRO), safety, and innovation. By pooling resources and expertise, the airlines aim to deliver seamless travel options and operational efficiencies, supporting economic growth, trade, and tourism in the region.
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“This partnership reflects our commitment to building regional capacity,” said Kilavuka. “Together with Air Tanzania, we can provide more flexible and efficient travel solutions for passengers and cargo clients, driving East Africa’s connectivity.”
Ulanga echoed the sentiment, stating, “This collaboration is a milestone in expanding our regional presence and meeting the rising demand for air travel in Africa. It strengthens our aviation landscape, benefiting our economies and communities.”
Kenya Airways, operating 45 global destinations—37 in Africa—connects over 5 million passengers and 70,000 tons of cargo annually via its Nairobi hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Air Tanzania, the national carrier, serves over 15 destinations with 120 weekly flights, covering domestic hubs like Dodoma and Zanzibar, and international routes including Dubai, Mumbai, and Johannesburg, with plans to add Juba, Lagos, Accra, Muscat, and London.
This partnership signals a new era of unified air services, poised to transform Africa’s aviation sector.
