AMREF Air Ambulance Crash in Nairobi Kenya

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In a devastating turn of events, an AMREF Flying Doctors air ambulance , a Cessna Citation XLS with a registration 5Y-FDM , crashed into a residential neighborhood in Mwihoko, Kiambu County just outside Nairobi killing six people and injuring others. The twin-engine medical jet departed from Wilson Airport at approximately 2:14–2:17 PM local time on Thursday, bound for Hargeisa in Somaliland. Merely three minutes into the flight, the aircraft lost radio and radar contact with air traffic control. Citation XLS 5Y-FDM. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene: “The plane started burning while in the air,” one resident recounted, while another said the aircraft “passed by our building shaking it,” before crashing into a house. The impact and ensuing blaze claimed the lives of all four people aboard and two individuals inside the home. Rescue teams, including those from the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Defence Forces, National Police, and aviation authorities, rushed to the scene.  AMREF ...
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Tanzania and Hungary Sign Bilateral Air Services Agreement to Boost Connectivity and Trade

Dar es Salaam, July 1, 2025 

In a significant stride toward strengthening bilateral relations and expanding international aviation networks, Tanzania and Hungary have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). The agreement is aimed at deepening economic, technical, and social cooperation between the two nations through the aviation sector.

The formal signing took place at the headquarters of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) in Dar es Salaam. Representing the Government of Tanzania was Mr. Salim Msangi, Director General of TCAA, while Dr. Máté Lőwinger, Director General of the Hungarian Civil Aviation Authority, signed on behalf of the Hungarian government.

Mr. Msangi emphasized the strategic importance of the agreement, stating, 

“The BASA between Tanzania and Hungary is a strategic achievement. It will allow Tanzanian airlines to operate direct flights to Hungary, providing access to Central Europe. This expansion will drive economic growth, facilitate tourism, and strengthen international ties.”

Echoing this sentiment, Dr. Lőwinger highlighted Tanzania's geographic significance in East Africa and its potential as a regional aviation gateway.

 “Through this agreement, we are opening a new chapter in the bilateral relationship between Hungary and Tanzania. Our objective is to deepen economic, technical, and social collaboration through the aviation sector,” he remarked.

The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, the Office of the Attorney General, and members of the TCAA management.

This agreement is aligned with Tanzania's broader aviation diplomacy strategy under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The Sixth Phase Government continues its efforts to liberalize the country’s airspace, attract international carriers, and position Tanzania as a competitive aviation hub in the East African region.

As global air connectivity continues to shape economic landscapes, this new partnership marks a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s role in international aviation and diplomacy.


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