Kenya Ground Handling Checklist: What to Confirm Before Arrival

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

Ground handling in Kenya is not a single service. It is a coordinated set of activities involving the aircraft, crew, passengers, baggage, cargo, fuel, airport facilities, handlers, transport providers, catering teams, border agencies and operational support teams....

NOTAMs, Weather and Alternates: Africa Flight Planning Checklist

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

Flight planning in Africa requires active verification at every stage of the operation. Routes can cross multiple countries, FIRs, weather zones, airport environments and permit systems. A plan that looks complete at the first filing stage may still need adjustment...

Ad Hoc vs Block Permits in Africa: What Operators Should Know About Repeat Operations

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

For operators flying into or across Africa more than once, one question often comes up early in the planning process: Should every flight be handled as a separate ad hoc permit request, or is there a better structure for repeat operations? The answer depends on the...

Why Flight Permit Delays Happen in Africa — and How Operators Can Avoid Them

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

Last updated: September 2026 Flight permit delays in Africa rarely stem from a single issue. More often, they stem from a combination of missing documents, short lead times, route changes, authority requirements, payment procedures, gaps in slot coordination, or late...

Overflight Permit vs Landing Permit in Africa: What Operators Should Know

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

Last updated: September 2026 For operators planning flights into, out of, or across Africa, permit coordination is one of the most important parts of pre-departure planning. What Is an Overflight Permit?What an Overflight Permit CoversWhen You May Need an Overflight...