Nairobi, September 19, 2026 — fly748.com has backed an industry initiative aimed at helping talented young Kenyans overcome the high cost of aviation training and pursue careers in the sector.

The airline supported the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) Aviation Sports Day 2026, which brought together pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals for a day of sport, networking and fundraising.

Funds raised through the event will support deserving aspiring aviation professionals whose career ambitions may otherwise be limited by the cost of professional training.fly748.com Head of Scheduled Services George Oduor said widening access to aviation training is important in developing the skilled workforce needed to support the future growth of Kenya’s aviation industry.

“Every pilot, engineer and aviation professional started with a dream. For many talented young Kenyans, however, the cost of turning that dream into a career remains a major barrier,” said Oduor. “As an industry, we have a responsibility to help create opportunities for the next generation. Talent, commitment and ability should have the opportunity to thrive regardless of financial circumstances.”

Aviation training can require significant financial investment, particularly for aspiring pilots, who must meet the costs of flight training, examinations, licensing and other regulatory requirements before entering the profession.

Oduor said initiatives such as the Aviation Sports Day also provide an important platform for aviation professionals to strengthen relationships beyond their day-to-day operational roles.“Aviation is a team effort in every sense.

From the cockpit and engineering hangar to air traffic control, airports and ground operations, the industry depends on people working together,” he said. “Events such as this allow us to promote wellness and teamwork while coming together for a cause that can have a lasting impact on the industry.”

As Kenya continues to strengthen air connectivity and the aviation ecosystem supporting tourism, trade and regional business, fly748.com believes developing skilled aviation professionals will remain critical to the sector’s sustainable growth.

“We can expand fleets and open new routes, but that growth must be supported by people with the skills to operate, maintain and manage the aviation industry,” Oduor said. “Supporting young people today is therefore an investment in the aviation industry we want to build for tomorrow.”