Victoria Swai
Permits Officer Victoria Swai is a member of the Kilimanjaro Aviation Logistics Centre (KALC) team – a Universal Affiliate. Victoria has worked with KALC for two years – beginning back when she was in her second year at university. Her area of expertise is African permits. Victoria is a very customer-focused professional and always works toward coming up with the best possible options for her clients. Victoria earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from St. Augustine University of Tanzania, went through National Air Transportation Association (NATA) training, and earned her NATA certificate. She is fluent in English, French, and Swahili. Victoria can be reached at victoriaswai@universalaviation.aero.
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Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 3: CIQ, Security and Local Area
General aviation (GA) operations at Nairobi (HKJK) are not given priority over scheduled commercial traffic in terms of customs, immigration, and quarantine (CIQ) clearance. So, it’s important to work with your ground handler, prior to arrival, to try to avoid having to clear CIQ…
Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 2: Permits & Slots
Airport slot requirements for Nairobi (HKJK) went into effect in April 2015, due to increased traffic at this busy airport. If operating your business aircraft here, ensure that you give yourself sufficient lead time for all landing permit. Permit documentation requirements are somewhat…
Business Aircraft Ops to Nairobi, Kenya – Part 1: Airports and Services
Nairobi is the capital and largest city in the Republic of Kenya. A cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city, Nairobi is one of the major financial centers in Africa and, on the tourism front, is known as the “Safari capital of the world.” If you’re operating your business aircraft to Nairobi…
Business Aircraft Ops to Ethiopia: Permits, Slots & PPRs
Ethiopian landing and overflight permits are straightforward but will not be processed without full and complete information and operating schedules. When landing in Ethiopia the purpose of your flight, along with a local business contact, must always be provided to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)…
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Hotels & Local Area
When conducting business aircraft ops to Kenya, keep in mind that summer is high season for tourism, and options for preferred hotel accommodations may be more limited during this period. First-time visitors need to also be aware of hotel and ground transport conditions, as well as requirements […]
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Flight Planning, Weather & NOTAMs
When conducting bizav ops to Kenya, you don’t need to show documentation to Air Traffic Control (ATC) in order to file a flight plan. Kenyan authorities, however, require a special form to be used in order to successfully file a compliant and valid flight plan. Also, there are a couple of weather […]
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Flight Permits & Slots
When you apply for Kenyan overflight and landing permits, it’s important to be mindful of lead times as well as specific routing requirements. Currently, airport slots are not prevalent at Kenyan airports. However, airport authorities at Nairobi (HKJK) […]
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: CIQ, Documentation & Tech Stops
While documentation for clearing Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) is straightforward, you’ll want to confirm all applicable requirements with your 3rd-party provider and ground handlers in order to avoid delays upon arrival. CIQ processing may take longer than normal […]
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine
Kenya is generally a straightforward business aircraft operating environment from the perspective of Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) clearance and procedures. However, it’s important to ensure you have all required documentation and applicable visas – including a gen dec stamped by customs […]
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Aviation Fuel, Security, & Other Ground Services
Obtaining fuel at larger airports in Kenya, for either tech or destination stops, is usually a smooth and efficient process for business aircraft operators so long as they have a fuel release and credit has been organized in advance.
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Ground Handling
When you conduct business aircraft operations to Kenya, it’s best to make ground handling arrangements well in advance. While larger airports are very well equipped in terms of General Aviation (GA) support, service, […]
Business Jet Ops to Kenya: Airport Overview
In comparison to many international destinations, Kenya is a very welcoming General Aviation (GA) operating environment without many onerous pre-planning requirements or procedural hurdles. Still, it’s important to plan on adequate lead time for all airport, parking, fuel uplift, and service requests. […]
