Kenya's aviation safety up ahead of direct US flights

A section of the JKIA in Nairobi. Kenya has improved its aviation safety standard, solidifying its Category 1 status that allows for direct flights between Nairobi and New York. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Kenya has significantly improved its aviation safety standard, solidifying its Category 1 status that allows for direct flights between Nairobi and New York, US.

The country scored 78 per cent on the safety audit conducted between July 2 and July 12 by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).