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Unfortunately, Silverstone Air officially ceased its operations in 2019.
About Silverstone Air
Silverstone Air Services Limited, operating as Silverstone Air, was a privately owned Kenyan airline that held an air operator's certificate issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Established in 2013, the airline provided scheduled, charter, and cargo flights within Kenya. The flight company prioritized customer experience and aimed to offer a top-notch flying experience across the Kenyan skies.
Unfortunately, Silverstone Air ceased operations in 2019, due to non-compliance problems, which marked the end of its contributions to the aviation industry in Kenya.
Cabin Class
Silverstone Air's aircraft fleet, featured medium-sized planes with capacities typically ranging from 40 to 60 seats, offering a standard class seating configuration. The standard class seating layout across these aircraft models provided passengers with a comfortable travel experience, for their regional flights.
Baggage Allowance
During its operational period, Silverstone Air had a checked baggage limit of 20kg. In instances where passengers exceeded this complimentary weight allowance, the airline applied an excess baggage fee. The acceptance of excess baggage was based on space availability on the flight.
Destinations that Silverstone Air flew to
Silverstone Air was a domestic airline and flew to multiple destinations across Kenya. Here is a list of all the locations that Silverstone Air flew to before they ceased operations in 2019:
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Hub Airport
Wilson Airport
Wilson Airport, located in Nairobi, Kenya, was the hub airport for Silverstone Air. It stands out as a busy aviation hub in East and Central Africa, with a significant volume of aircraft movements. The airport primarily handles 90% domestic flights and 10% international flights, serving as a quick gateway to some of Kenya's top destinations like Maasai Mara, Mombasa, Amboseli, Lamu, Kilimanjaro, Diani, Lokichogio, and Nanyuki.
Identified by the IATA code WIL, Wilson Airport is positioned approximately 4km south of Nairobi's central business district, near suburbs such as Langata, South C, and Kibera. Wilson Airport is preferred for its efficient check-in processes and minimal flight delays, making it a top choice for business executive aircraft for both domestic and international travel.
Fleet
As of September 2019, when the airline ceased its operations, the fleet in operation included the following aircraft:
- Bombardier CRJ100/200 - 1 in fleet.
- Bombardier Dash 8-100 - 2 in fleet.
- Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 - 3 in fleet.
- Fokker 50 - 3 in fleet.
- Fokker 50F - 2 in fleet.