By SAMWEL OWINOMore by this AuthorThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has suspended the licences of two airlines citing safety reasons. Director General Gilbert Kibe told MPs on Tuesday that after inspection, Safe Air Company and Adventure Aloft stand suspended and should not be used by Kenyans. The state of aviation safety in the country has drawn renewed interest after recent incidents involving Rudufu Air, Silverstone Air Services and Safarilink, budget airlines that operate several domestic routes from Wilson Airport. SILVERSTONEOn October 28, another Silverstone aircraft (5Y-BWG) lost a wheel on take-off from Lodwar. With regard to air safety in the country, KAA for instance has been accused by operators of neglecting the condition of runways in the small airports.

Source: Daily Nation November 12, 2019 10:42 UTC