Jet A-1 Fuel Weight and Density: A Practical Guide for Uplift Planning

by AAES Operations Desk | Sep 16, 2026 | Aviation Fuel

Fuel planning looks simple on paper. The flight plan gives a fuel requirement in kilograms. The fueller often delivers in litres. The aircraft gauges may display mass, volume, or percentage, depending on the type and system configuration. That is where mistakes can...

What Does a Flight Support Provider Do in Kenya?

by AAES Operations Desk | Sep 16, 2026 | Flight Support

If you are operating in Kenya for the first time, you may hear the term flight support provider early in the planning process. But what does a flight support provider actually do? In simple terms, a flight support provider helps operators manage the operational,...

Kenya Technical Stop Guide: Permits, Fuel, Handling and Crew Logistics

by AAES Operations Desk | Sep 16, 2026 | Flight Support

A technical stop in Kenya may look simple on paper. The aircraft lands, uplifts fuel, completes servicing and departs again. In practice, a smooth Kenya technical stop depends on several items being coordinated before arrival: landing permit, fuel, ground handling,...

JKIA vs Wilson Airport: Which Nairobi Airport Works Better for Your Operation?

by AAES Operations Desk | Sep 16, 2026 | Airport Guides

Nairobi offers operators two distinct airport options: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport. Both serve important roles, but they are not suited to the same type of operation. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, commonly known as JKIA, is Kenya’s...

JKIA Air Cargo Handling: Operator Checklist

by AAES Operations Desk | Sep 16, 2026 | Ground Handling

Air cargo ground handling in Kenya is not just about offloading freight from an aircraft. It is a coordinated process involving the aircraft operator, ground handler, cargo handler, clearing agent, freight forwarder, customs stakeholders, border agencies, security...