These services are provided by aviation industry for air transport services. They are segmented into various categories namely, Private charter flights, ,VIP Executive Flights, Private Business Jet Flights scheduled passenger flights, scheduled passenger flights, scenic flights, filming flights,aerial survey & photography flights, air ambulance flights, emergency evacuation flights, humanitarian aid flights, relief supplies flights, helicopter flights, pilot training among many other aviation related activities just to mention a few.These air charter services are segmented into two main categories Scheduled and Private Charter flights.

Scheduled Air Flights Kenya

Scheduled air flights are categorized into passenger, cargo and freight. Scheduled passenger flights are flights that are operated on a published timetable with airfares assigned on each route be it domestic, regional and international. In Kenya we have many airports and airfields that are used for these services into and out of major cities, national parks, national reserves and private sanctuaries and conservancy all .The hub of Eastern and Central Africa being Jomo Kenyatta International airport where we have international airlines disembarking passengers to connect their regional, domestic and international flights.

Apart from Jomo Kenyatta International airport we have Wilson airport ,Moi Mombasa airport,Malindi airport,Lamu airport,Ukunda airstrip,Vipingo airstrip in Kilifi,Kisumu airport,Eldoret airport,Nanyuki and many others .We have airlines and private companies in Kenya operating daily scheduled flights into national parks, national reserves, private sanctuaries and conservancies for example into Maasai Mara, Samburu,Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru,Amboseli,Meru,Lewa Downs,Loisaba,Mt Kenya, Aberdares, Laikipia, Kiwayu,Kiunga,Tsavo East,Tsavo West,Chyullu hills, Solio Ranch,Oserian Conservancy Naivasha,Olpejeta Conservancy Laikipia and many others out of Wilson airport Nairobi,Nanyuki Airport ,Malindi,Ukunda and Moi Mombasa airport daily.

We are once daily flight from Moi Mombasa airport via Ukunda and Malindi to Maasai Mara departing at 0730am Mombasa arrival Maasai Mara at 11am and departing Maasai Mara at 130pm arrival Mombasa at 430pm.From Wilson airport Nairobi which is the second busiest airport in Africa we have daily departures four flights in the morning departing at 0945am, 10am, 930am arrival Maasai Mara at 11am departure at 1145 arrival Nairobi at 1215 hrs.The afternoon service departs at 245pm,3pm and 330pm again three flights and arrival Maasai Mara at 330pm and departure Maasai Mara at 430pm arrival Nairobi at 530pm.There is a variation in departure out of Maasai Mara in timings as there are over 10 airstrips that serves different lodges and tented camps so if a particular company is dropping in four airstrips, or three and two then the departure times vary. We have flights to Samburu thrice daily out of Wilson airport arrival Samburu at around 0820am and 0915am and arrival Nairobi at 1030am and 1215 am .We have flights out of Wilson airport to Nanyuki twice daily at 0915 am arrival 0950 am and departure Nanyuki 1020am and arrival Nairobi 1215pm and Departure in the afternoon Wilson airport at 4pm arrival Nanyuki 445pm departure Nanyuki at 5pm arrival Wilson airport at 545pm.We have daily flights out of Wilson airport to Tsavo West, Lake Nakuru,Chyullu Hills,Loisaba,Lewa Downs but to some destinations it will be subject to having more than may be 4 people to enable the flight to drop or pick during low season from January to June .For Nakuru during low season we will require minimum 6 seats either one-way or return to be able to operate.

We have flights from Both Jomo Kenyatta Airport and Wilson Airport to major cities namely Mombasa, Lamu, Ukunda another name ‘Diani’, Kisumu, Eldoret, Lokichogio, Lodwar, Kitale among many others. In fact flights to and from Mombasa is leading with a flight departing after two hours daily. We are daily regional flights departing from Jomo Kenyatta airport to Juba, Khartoum,Mogadishu,Bamako,Dar es Salaam,Entebbe,Addis Ababa, Abuja, Cairo, Tripoli, Bujumbura ,Kigali, Lubumbashi, Kinshasa, Douala, Johannesburg,Harare,Maputo,Blantyre,Lilongwe,Dakar and many others. The international daily flights Depart from Jomo Kenyatta International airport ,Kisumu,Eldoret and Moi Airport Mombasa to Middle East,Europe,Far East,Asia,United States of America and flights are operated by different airlines just to mention a few,Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, South Africa Airways,Emirates,Qatar Airways, British Airways,KLM,Air France, Air India, Egypt Air, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and many others.

Scheduled cargo & freight flights depart out of Jomo Kenyatta airport Nairobi to various parts of the African Continent and to Europe, Far East, United States of America, Middle East, Asia operated by various airlines globally. Apart from scheduled cargo and freight flights we have consolidated flights to Rumbek,Juba,Berbera,Hargesia,Djibouti and Mogadishu flights .These flights are operated into and out of Jomo Kenyatta airport for cargo and freight on transit to South Sudan, Somalia, DR Congo, Sudan, Central Africa Republic, North Africa, West Africa , Southern Africa and globally. These scheduled flights carry horticultural produce, fish, flowers, dry food, fresh produce, maize, sugarcane, rice, wheat, cotton, sisal, mining equipments, humanitarian aid, relief supplies, building materials, stationary and hardware materials.

Private Flights Kenya

Private flights are segmented into VIP jet charter flights, scenic charter flights, filming charter flights, air ambulance, emergency evacuation charter flights, humanitarian aid charter flights; relief supplies charter flights, helicopter charter flights, aerial survey & photography charter flights, private air taxi charter flights, Jet charter flights, search & rescue charter flights. Our fleet includes C-150/2 one seat,C-172/C-182 three seats with pilot 4,C-206 5 seats with pilot 6,C-210 5 seats with pilot 6,PA-34 5 seats with pilot 6,Baron 55/58 5 seats with pilot 6,Caravan 208 12 seats with pilot 13,Super King air 200 10 seats with 2 crew 12,Super King air 350i 10 seats with 2 crew 12 seats.

Air operators and airlines in Kenya have offices all over the country and in the East Africa region where you can be assisted if in need of a private flight. We have aircraft and helicopters both single engine ,twin engine piston, turbo prop and jets which are mainly stationed at Malindi,Ukunda,Lamu,Moi Mombasa airport,Jomo Kenyatta airport, Wilson airport and Nanyuki airport for charter flights.

For VIP charter flights we have the Seneca 5 PA-34 5 seats with pilot 6,Super King air 200 7 seats with pilots 9,Super King air 350i 8 seater with 2 crew 10,Citation Bravo 550 jet 7 seater with 3 crew 10,Citation Bravo 560 Excel jet 8 seater with 3 crew 11,Baron 55/58 5 seats with pilot 6 seats, Dash 8 22 with 3 crew 25,Cessna Grand Caravan 6 with pilot 7,C-406 7 Seats with pilot 8.There aircraft can be configured into VIP and normal depending with the needs of the client except the Seneca 5 PA-34,Citation Bravo 550/560 which is already in VIP configuration.

We have an air ambulance service and we have partnered with medical companies and we have a 24/7 call centre with HF radios, satellite phones with operations ,engineers,nurses,doctors and pilots on standby for any eventuality and this also serves for the emergency evacuation charter flights. Besides these flights we have tourists flights segmented into scenic flights, filming flights, aerial survey & photography flights, private air taxi charter flights, helicopter flights, air safari flights which are chartered for various activities in the air. Private flights are the best for travelers who want privacy and have tied scheduled that can’t match the commercial flights and also they go to destinations where there are no scheduled flights. Most of the air operators in Kenya are on 24/7 call to provide assistance and logistical solutions to travelers who are in need of private flights for emergencies, leisure, corporate business. For those travelers who want to visit exclusive properties in bushes, island, mountain and areas that are not accessible by fixed wing aircraft can charter the helicopter which only needs an open and clear place not like the fixed wing aircraft which needs a runway to be able to land and take off.

Anthony A Juma is the Editor and Director Commercial & Flights Operations at Wings Over Africa Aviation Limited. This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Scheduled & Private Charter Flights for Passenger & Cargo Kenya. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http:// / http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/services/consultancy.html l

Anthony A Juma is the Editor and Director Commercial & Flights Operations at Wings Over Africa Aviation Limited. This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Scheduled & Private Charter Flights for Passenger & Cargo Kenya. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their dream holiday. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http:// / http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php/services/consultancy.html l

     It’s a glorious time of year, and if you aren’t ready to see the holiday season end, then a getaway in the Great Smoky Mountains is for you. Winterfest offers something for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, so pack up the kids and head to Tennessee for a mid-Winter break.

The Lights are Still Shining in Gatlinburg

The famous Winterfest light show continues to shine long after other towns have packed up their holiday decorations. Still draped in millions of twinkling lights right through January, the city of Gatlinburg even makes it easy to get a good view. Simply board a trolley for a 45-minute tour that includes helpful narration so you won’t miss a thing. This incredible holiday display was recently updated to include only LED lights, so you can feel good about helping the environment while enjoying some Christmas cheer.

Discover the Natural Wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains

Nature lovers will want to get there in time for Wilderness Wildlife Week, which kicks off on January 12, 2013. You’ll enjoy an educational, entertaining look at the natural history of the Smoky Mountains through guided tours, interactive exhibits, and workshops.

Experts in wildlife, natural history, and the unique culture of the area lead many of the presentations, which are suitable for all age groups. The event is designed to help visitors develop a deeper understanding and respect for the natural wonders that make up this part of the world.

Ordinary Ice is Magically Transformed into Stunning Creations

Some artists (and their fans) can’t wait for winter to come. At Titanic Pigeon Forge, January 19, 2013 brings the much-anticipated ice-carving competition, featuring world-class sculptors and amateurs alike competing for cash prizes. Two-hundred-pound blocks of ice will be transformed into beautiful works of art right before your eyes. The stakes are high, though. One wrong move could be disastrous.

Be sure to catch this spectacular show before it all melts away.

A Cowboy Experience for the Whole Family

The romantics in your group won’t want to miss Saddle Up, a celebration of the cowboy lifestyle that begins February 21, 2013. With award-winning music and storytelling, stunning photography, and plenty of food and dancing, this event is a sure winner for cowboy fans of all ages.

Stop by to hear tales of the old west along with a selection of favorite cowboy tunes performed by some of the country’s best musicians and singers. The chuck wagon cook-off offers an opportunity to taste test some old cowboy favorites, while the Cowboy Dance will have you two stepping in no time. Cowboy Church closes out the weekend with prayers for safe travel for guests and performers alike.

Keep the Christmas spirit alive with a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. There are plenty of things to see and do during Winterfest (and beyond) in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN. Amazing scenery, rich history and culture, and down-home southern hospitality combine to make the Great Smoky Mountains a favorite vacation spot no matter what the season, so bring the kids and enjoy some holiday fun at Winterfest.

     Italy is one of the beautiful places with lot of historical and contemporary places in store. Rome is one of the places of holiday as your true Italian familiarity starts here. A new comer to Rome embraces the historical and the cultural tour in his minds forever. For this all a person or a traveller has to do is to plan his trip well in advance and gain some knowledge about Rome. Internet is a wonderful source to get some knowledge about the various aspects of the city. Through this source you can get detailed information about the places that you choose to visit. You can learn about the historic past, the contemporary lifestyle, their food, places of visit, shopping areas and specialties and activities to be done. This information keeps you prepared and hence you would enjoy them while you experience it. Getting a right guide is another benefit which you should not overlook. Definitely choosing a private tour guide is advantageous in several ways. Their expertise and enthusiasm would help you to make your trip the most memorable one.

You can choose a one day tour or a two day tour or as many days as you want the option is yours. But you must talk to your guide about the program or the schedule that he has planned for you. You must get an idea about the places that he is planning to take you and the specialty of those places. Further you must find out what the mode of travel is and what the duration of the travel is. It is better to learn whether it is an adventurous place or a historic place or anything else. Therefore accordingly you can plan what you have to wear. Since while a person plans for trekking the requirements are different and while planning you would get your trekking shoes ready and also get a trekking dress and so on. Some of the companies provide a complete package of tour guide, conveyance and lunch. These packages are also very useful and convenient mode of visiting any new place.

While you look for a tour package you must research a little about the company that you have chosen. You must ensure that they are the right and the genuine tour providers. Online reviews of the company can be of great help to decide about the services of the company. The rates of the packages that the tour guide offers are also significant factor. You can compare the rates of the tour guide package with that of the other packages and decide which are the best deal and the best company. When you decide about the company and ensure to choose one, also read and corroborate the terms and conditions that they offer before making your reservations. It is ideal to choose a reputed and a well known tour guide as safety is a major concern while visiting to an unknown country. Organize and make the right move to enjoy your journey to Rome or Italy.