The fleet used for charter flights and scheduled flights vary and the main dependant factor is the airstrip which is being serviced. We have some airstrips which are short and some long and these aircrafts are manufactured for long and short runways. In some areas the airstrips are built for private use of single engine aircrafts and have yet turned into commercial use due to high demand of tourist flights.

Short Take off And Performance aircrafts.

These aircrafts are single engine piston, the C-172 3 seater,C-182  3 seater,C-206  5 seater,C-210 5 Seater,gasturbine single engine Cessna 208 Caravan  12 seateror 1 tone of cargo. The DHC-6 Buffalo 50 seater or 5tones of cargo, Let 410 twin engine  18 seater or 1.5 tones cargo,Donnier 228 twin engine 17 seater or 1.5 tones of cargo,Embraer 120 twin engine 18 seater cargo 1.5 tones, Dash 8-100  37 seater 3 tones of cargo, Dash 7  28 seater cargo 2.5 tones. All the above mentioned aircrafts can land in all airstrips in East Africa National Parks & Reserves except afew which when making an inquiry you can be advices. The caravan has proved to be the most convenient and reliable aircrafts which has served in Africa in war torn areas for the humanitarian aid and relief supplies for both cargo and passengers. In American it is used for passengers and parcel delivery for DHL and still in Africa they deliver parcels for DHL in Daresaalam, Entebbe, Kigali and Bujumbura. The Dash and the Buffalo have been used within Eastern ,Central, South Sudan,Darfur,Chad,DR Congo for cargo and movement of personnel for United Nations, ICRC,European Union, International organizations,UNHCR,WFP,UNICEF and Non-Governmental .The C-172 and C-182 are the most reliable aircrafts for a couple or two friends on holiday in east Africa who wants to do filming safaris, scenic flights, aerial survey & photography, sight seeing in Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania and the  entire East Africa. The C-206 a 5 seater single engine piston also serves the same purpose as the C-172/C-182 as they have the same performance  but the difference is that it has two more seats than the C-172/C-182.They can also serve the cargo,freight,parcel flights and cash-in transit within remote areas in Kenya like,Marsabit,Moyale,Mandera,Garissa,Hola,Wajir,Lamu,North Horr among others for cargo ranging from 50-200 for C-172/c-182 and C-206  from 250 to 450 kilos of cargo,freight,parcel and this will be cheaper other than chartering a bigger aircraft. These aircrafts can be used for mapping survey as it has high wings and they are modified away that the equipments for mapping can be fitted in and the window can be removed to enable the photographer take quality photographs. The Dash,Donnier,Embrear,Let 410 and Buffalo are suitable for airstrips in Somalia afmadow,Dinsor,Marere,Wajid,Jamame,Succuein and South Sudan  Akobo,Ayod,Yambio.Aweil,Torch,Nyal,Yei,Marialbai and many others. When it rains in South Sudan the airstrips are unserviceable and the only aircrafts that can be utilized are the caravan 208 and Let 410.

Aircrafts’ With Long landing and take off performance.

These are turbo prop and jet aircrafts namely, B737-300 Freighter 15 tonner,B737-300 Passenger 115 seater,CRJs 50 and 37 seater and cargo 5 tones and 3 tones,F28 50 seater 5 tones cargo,F27-500 42 seater 5 tones cargo,B200 Super Kingair 10 seater cargo 1 tone,B1900C/D 18 seater cargo 1.7 tones, Citation Bravo Jet 7 seater only for private executive jet flights, air ambulance, emergency & medical evacuation flights. All these aircrafts have pressurized cabin. The need runaway of not less than 1,800 meters long except the B737-300 needs runway of not less than 2,500 meters long.

These aircrafts are ideal for V.I.P executive jet flights, air ambulance, emergency evacuation flights, Medical evacuation flights, cargo and freight flights, humanitarian & relief flights, private charter flights, toursists flights to major cities only and not into national parks & reserves apart from the B200, Citation Jet Bravo 550 and B1900C/D which can land into some of the airstrips in the national parks & reserves. In the B737-300 there economy class and business class seating with cabin crew services this applies to the CRJs, Citation Bravo jet 7 seater but for B200 and B1900 these services will be provided only for V.I.P executive flights, private business executive jet flights. These long range aircrafts can be used for movement of refugees from one camp to the other.

Helicopter Flights Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania/DR Congo/Rwanda/Juba

This is the most convenient air charter services that you can get on this world as the helicopter only needs aplace which is open and it can land you at your door step. These helicopters or choppers are in families of bell, enstrom, Robinson and squirrel eurocopter.In Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and entire East Africa the helicopters available are Enstrom and AS35O in 2,3,4,5 seater capacity. They are very convenient to honeymooners, business executives, politicians, presidents, high profile personnel who require high privacy due to their positions. They also play a vital role in medical evacuation flights, emergency rescue & medical evacuation flights, security patrol flights, air ambulance flights from bush, roads, mountains, islands and remote areas. They are also very reliable and used in filming safaris, scenic safaris, aerial survey & photography, mapping surveys, advertising using banners, evacuation from low to high grounds. These helicopters are chartered on wet lease basis of ACMI rate per hour for a certain number of hours or on adhoc private charter basis.

If you need any aircraft be it for air ambulance, cargo & freight,filming,aerial survey, mapping survey, tourists flight, charter flights,V.I.P executive charter flights, medical evacuation & emergency flights  and any air transport related activities they are all tailor-made to meet each individual and organizations needs.

Anthony Juma is the Editor and Senior Aviation Director at Wings over Africa Aviation. 
This is an Air Charter Company that specializes on Fleet used For Scheduled & Charter Flights  Kenya/Uganda/Tanzania/Rwanda/South Sudan/Somalia/DR Congo & East Africa. The website has guided thousands of travelers to achieve their air transport goals. For more information and guidance, visit the site at http://www.wingsoverafrica-aviation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=41

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Situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of Southwestern India, Kerala is one of the most charming and captivating states of India. It is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India and Asia as well. Named as one of the ten paradises on the earth or one of the must visit destinations of lifetime by the National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is popular among tourists especially for its ecotourism initiatives. Unique cultural features blending with diverse & unique geography have made Kerala one of the most sought after destinations in the world. The tourism in this beautiful land of India is growing rapidly at the rage of 13.31%. Tourism here is a major contributor to the economy of the state. The lush greenery and unique serenity of this charming land of India are beyond description and a great feast to the visitors’ eyes.

The beautiful land of Kerala was previously an unknown destination until the early 1980s. But today the scenario has been changed and it has been emerged as a wonderful holiday destination of India with excellent tourist facilities and great tourism opportunity. Today Kerala Tourism promises for a lifetime experience and a marvelous holiday experience in the country. It attracts a large gathering of tourists and vacationers from all over the world. The tag line of Kerala is God’s Own Country. And yes, it is rightly the God’s Own Country in many ways. You will feel it when you will visit this beautiful land. With rapid growth in arrivals of international tourists, it has been one of the fastest growing tourism & holiday destinations in the world.

Popular attractions in the state include the palm-fringed beautiful beaches at Kovalam, Cherai, Varkala, Fort Kochi, Bekal Fort, Mararikulam, Poovar, Alleppey and Beypore; the verdant & beautiful hill stations of Munnar, Ponmudi, Wayanad, Nelliyampathy and Echo Point; wildlife sanctuaries & national parks like Periyar National Park, Eravikulam National Park, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, and Silent Valley National Park; and historical sties and traditional local villages. Fairs & festivals, religious monuments and remarkable cities are other attractions of tours and travels in God’s Own Country. These days, backwaters of Kerala have been emerged as one of the featured attractions of Kerala tours and travels. Backwaters here are an extensive network of interlocking lagoons, rivers, lakes, canals and inlets. The charm of serene and scenic backwaters never fail to impress visitors and give them sheer peaceful ambiance ideal for sightseeing and relaxing in the lap of nature.

Tourists can enjoy best charm of backwaters by houseboat cruise. A houseboat stay is itself a unique lifetime experience. Alleppey, Kumarakom, Fort Kochi, Kollam, Kozhikode, Kuttanad, Thiruvallam, etc are popular destinations for backwater tourism in Kerala, God’s Own Country. Houseboat cruise in a key attraction for a well-designed honeymoon package in Kerala, India. Padmanabhapuram Palace, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Portuguese Buildings, Churches, Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fairs & Festivals, etc are other worth enjoyable attractions of Kerala tourism.

A well-prepared travel package can give you convenient way to travel in and around God’s Own Country. There are an exciting range of Kerala tour packages available in the market today to choose from.

Michael Hussy is a renowned travelogue and has been dealing with travel guides since longtime. If you want to know about Kerala Tourism, its romantic beaches, picturesque backwaters, picture perfect hill stations and many more visit to http://www.kerala-honeymoon-packages.com/

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I’m from catania, sicily-and i think the venice is the most beautiful place in the whole entire world-but i figure theres somewhere else prettier that i havn’t been to. whats everyones opinions?

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