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Kenya: KCAA Extends Aircraft Safety Inspection Period Amid Staff Shortage

Kenya: KCAA Extends Aircraft Safety Inspection Period Amid Staff Shortage

Nairobi — The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity period for aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years, citing a shortage of safety inspectors.

The regulator said the move is intended to ease pressure on its inspection teams as the number of aircraft registered in Kenya continues to grow.

Under the new arrangement, aircraft will undergo certification every two years instead of annually.

KCAA said the change is necessary to address limited…

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