About Nexus Airlines

Kenya's premium private aviation company.

From our twin Nairobi bases at Jomo Kenyatta International and Wilson Airport, Nexus connects Africa's most discerning travellers, governments and cargo shippers to the world — with uncompromising safety, quiet luxury and total reliability.

Inside a Nexus cabin
Our Story

A decade of quiet excellence.

Founded in 2012 at Wilson Airport, Nexus began as a regional operator flying executives between East African capitals. Today we operate a global fleet — light jets, super-mids, ultra-long-range flagships and wide-body cargo freighters — and a Nairobi-based operations centre that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We measure success not in aircraft owned but in trust earned — from the diplomats, founders and families who fly with us again and again.

What we stand for

Four principles that govern every flight.

Safety First

ARG/US Platinum and IS-BAO Stage 3 certified — independently audited on every leg.

Global Reach

Operating to over 200 destinations across 6 continents with vetted partner networks.

People-led

Dual-captain crews, multilingual cabin staff and a 24/7 charter desk that knows you by name.

Precision

On-time performance above 99% with redundant aircraft and crew positioning.

Safety & Compliance

The highest standards in private aviation.

Our operations are independently audited and certified to international standards reserved for the world's most trusted charter operators. Every flight is monitored in real-time by our Nairobi flight-watch team.

ARG/US Platinum
IS-BAO Stage 3
Wyvern Wingman
24/7 Flight Watch
Nexus engineer inspecting jet engine
Our Journey

From Wilson Airport to the world.

  1. 2012
    Founded in Nairobi

    Started as a regional charter operator from Wilson Airport with two King Air 350 aircraft.

  2. 2016
    JKIA Operations

    Opened heavy-jet operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

  3. 2019
    ARG/US Platinum

    Achieved the highest international safety rating awarded to charter operators.

  4. 2022
    Global Cargo Division

    Launched dedicated air-cargo charter and humanitarian airlift services.

  5. 2025
    ULR Fleet Expansion

    Added Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 ultra-long-range jets.

Fly with the team Nairobi trusts.

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