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    Kenya · Aircraft details and history

    Source last updated: May 23, 2026
    AirKenya logo
    IATAQP
    ICAOXAK
    CallsignSUNEXPRESS

    Operator profile

    Full Name
    AirKenya Express Limited
    Country
    Kenya
    Founded
    1985
    Predecessor
    Sunbird Aviation (QP / SAL)
    Subsidiaries
    Regional Air Services (2 aircraft)
    Headquarters
    Wilson
    Main Hub
    Nairobi Wilson (WIL / HKNW)
    Fleet Size
    9 Aircraft
    Average Fleet Age 1
    40.3 Years
    Official Site
    airkenya.com

    Aircraft overview

    In Service9
    Current Total9
    Historic8
    Overall17
    Aircraft TypeIn ServiceParkedCurrent TotalFutureHistoricAvg. AgeOverall
    De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter44548.3 Years9
    De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 84431.1 Years4
    De Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 711345.2 Years4
    Total9090817

    Aircraft registry

    Source list categories: Current Fleet · Historic Fleet

    Source record fields: Aircraft Type · Config · Delivered · Remark · Age

    RegistrationAircraft TypeSource Details
    5Y-BGHDe Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
    • Config: Y18
    • Delivered: 13 Sep 1989
    • 48.5 Years
    5Y-BIODe Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
    • Config: Y18
    • Delivered: Dec 2008
    • 48.4 Years
    5Y-KEGDe Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
    • Config: Y18
    • Delivered: 20 Oct 1990
    • lst Regional Air Services as 5H-KEG
    • 44.3 Years
    5Y-PJPDe Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
    • Config: Y18
    • Delivered: 28 Nov 2005
    • 52.2 Years
    5Y-CDKDe Havilland Canada DHC-7-110 Dash 7
    • Config: Y50
    • Delivered: Feb 2014
    • 45.2 Years
    5Y-BTZDe Havilland Canada DHC-8-102 Dash 8 100
    • Config: Y37
    • Delivered: 8 Jul 2006
    • lst Regional Air Services as 5H-BTZ
    • 36.4 Years
    5Y-CKABombardier DHC-8-202 Dash 8 Q200
    • Config: Y37
    • Delivered: 11 Jan 2021
    • lsd
    • 28.3 Years
    5Y-CNBBombardier DHC-8-202 Dash 8 Q200
    • Config: Y37
    • Delivered: 20 Dec 2023
    • lsd
    • 29.6 Years
    5Y-DBABombardier DHC-8-202 Dash 8 Q200
    • Config: Y37
    • Delivered: 2 May 2025
    • lsd
    • 29.9 Years

    Aircraft imagery

    Aircraft images associated with this operator.

    AirKenya aircraft photo 1
    Source aircraft photo 1.
    • © MAviation – Michael
    • 5Y-BIO
    • AirKenya
      De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
      Lewa Downs (HKLD)
      De Havilland Canada DHC-7-100
    AirKenya aircraft photo 2
    Source aircraft photo 2.
    • © MAviation – Michael
    • 5Y-CDK
    • AirKenya
      De Havilland Canada DHC-7-110 Dash
      Nairobi Wilson (WIL / HKNW)

    Source notes

    Source disclaimer/notes: 1 The average fleet age is based on our own calculations and may differ from other figures. Only supported aircraft types that are active with this airline are included in the calculations. Please refer to the current fleet list to see each aircraft’s individual age. 2 Future records only include new-built aircraft close to delivery and expected second-hand deliveries. They do not include all outstanding orders as reported by aircraft manufacturers.

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