Blue Bird Aviation
Cargo, group and private air charter from Wilson Airport, Nairobi
About Blue Bird Aviation
Bluebird Aviation Ltd - Trusted Partner in the Sky Since 1992
Core Services & Expertise
Bluebird Aviation provides cargo charter, group charter, and private charter services across Africa and beyond. Founded in 1992 and licensed by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, this Nairobi-based company operates from Wilson Airport serving Eastern and Central African region with 24/7 access to 15+ aircraft fleet. Services include cargo charter, group charter, and private charter.
Bluebird Aviation has greatly invested in modern air cargo delivery terminals at both JKIA and Wilson Airport, featuring general cargo warehouses with 20,000 tons annual throughput, specialized cargo storage areas, temperature-sensitive cargo capability, and latest x-ray scanners operated by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority certified security personnel.
The company operates the only cargo-configured Q400 aircraft in the world. With 51-200 employees and hands-on senior executive experience spanning maintenance, airline management, engineering, and aircraft financing, Bluebird provides vast array of solutions to complex aviation industry challenges.
Geographic Reach & Capabilities
Bluebird Aviation operates from Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya (PO Box 52382-00200, Nairobi), serving scheduled, non-scheduled, and ad-hoc air charter services within Eastern and Central African region and beyond.
The company's 15+ aircraft fleet with 24/7 access enables immediate response for urgent charter requirements. Modern air cargo terminals at JKIA and Wilson Airport provide infrastructure supporting 20,000 tons annual throughput with specialized cargo handling capabilities.
Industry Credentials & Partnerships
Bluebird Aviation is licensed by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority since 1992, establishing over 30 years of operations. The company has grown into leading air charter provider in region, catering for humanitarian sector, private institutions, and government organizations. Senior executives possess hands-on experience from maintenance to airline management, engineering to aircraft financing-enabling vast solutions array for complex aviation challenges.
Core values-safety, passion, satisfaction, community-form foundation of operations. Bluebird operates only cargo-configured Q400 aircraft in world, demonstrating specialized capabilities. Aviation security personnel are certificated by Kenya Civil Aviation Authority ensuring highest security standards.
Client Benefits & Advantages
Cargo Charter:
- Humanitarian Aid & Medical Relief: Urgent aid charter solutions
- Heavy & Outsize: Heavy and outsize freight charter solutions
- Dangerous Goods: Hazardous and dangerous goods charter solutions
- Livestock: Animal transport charter solutions
- Oil & Gas: Oil and gas industry charter solutions
- 24/7 Fleet Access: 15+ aircraft fleet available around the clock
- Air Freight Specialists: Expert team finding right charter options
- Modern Terminals: JKIA and Wilson Airport cargo facilities
- 20,000 Tons Capacity: Annual throughput per terminal
- Specialized Storage: Temperature-sensitive cargo areas
- X-Ray Scanners: Latest security scanning technology
- Cargo Q400: World's only cargo-configured Q400 aircraft
Group Charter:
- Emergency & Repatriation: Emergency charter solutions
- Travel Agents & MICE: Meetings, incentives, conferences, events charter solutions
- Pilgrimages: Stress-free pilgrimage charter solutions
- Full-Service: Tailored flight solutions for group travel
- Flexibility: Easiest, fastest way to desired destination
Private Charter:
- Air Ambulance & Medevac: Time-critical medical charter solutions
- Government: Crisis and emergency charter solutions
- Border/Oil & Gas Pipeline Security: Patrol solutions
- Business & Luxury Travel: Executive and leisure charter solutions
- Remote Destinations: Tailor-made charter solutions
- No Commitments: No long-term contracts required
- Highest Service Level: Dedicated team providing quality
Bluebird's 30+ years since 1992 founding demonstrates sustained operations through multiple aviation cycles, economic challenges, and regional developments. This longevity validates reliability and client satisfaction essential for African aviation operations.
The hands-on senior executive experience spanning maintenance, airline management, engineering, and aircraft financing enables comprehensive solutions understanding all operational aspects-technical, regulatory, financial, and operational.
Quick Facts:
- Founded: 1992 (30+ years operations)
- Location: Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
- License: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
- Fleet: 15+ aircraft with 24/7 access
- Employees: 51-200
- Terminals: JKIA and Wilson Airport (20,000 tons capacity each)
- Unique: World's only cargo-configured Q400
Contact
Phone: +254 732189000
Email: enquiries@bluebirdaviation.com
Location
Wilson Airport Starehe, Langata Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
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