Reception hosted by the Authority to mark this milestone
Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has included Kenya Airways Cargo into Sharjah Airport’s operating cargo companies.
This inclusion is in line with the Authority’s strategy to position the Airport as a leading international cargo hub, adhering to the highest standards and best practices in the air cargo industry.
Reception
To mark this milestone, a reception was hosted by the Authority in the presence of HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Airport Authority; HE Sheikh Faisal Bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director, Sharjah Airport Authority; Hon. Cosmas Kimutai Sigei, Chargé D’affaires, the Kenyan Embassy in Abu Dhabi; Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director & CEO, Kenya Airways Cargo, along with a group of directors and representatives of the Authority and Kenya Airways and a number of visitors from both countries.
Four direct weekly flights will be operated by the Kenyan carrier from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to Sharjah Airport using B737F cargo aircraft.
“Sharjah Airport Authority is keen to develop the logistical aspect of the airport’s business and enhance cargo services for its clients, supported by a robust strategy designed to strengthen the airport’s position on the travel map,” remarked HE Al Midfa.
“The launch of KQ cargo flights from Sharjah to African cities is therefore significant in tapping into this growing demand that will catalyse business growth within the Middle East and Africa. Our new Boeing 737-800 Freighters offers increased cargo capacity, a range of up to 7 hours out of Sharjah to destinations across Africa and is available for charters,” commented Kilavuka.
