From left: 748 Air Services Managing Director, Moses Mwangi, and Fly748.com Head of Scheduled Services George Oduor (standing in the middle) flanked by the airline's football team during the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) Aviation Sports Day 2026.
A finals match between Fly748 and Safari Link during the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) Aviation Sports Day 2026. Fly 748 finished in second position. /HANDOUT

Fly748.com has backed an 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, an event that brought together pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals for sport, networking and fundraising.

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Funds raised during 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 improving access to aviation training was important in developing the skilled workforce needed to support the 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,” Oduor said.

He said the aviation industry had a responsibility to create opportunities for the next generation.

“Talent, commitment and ability should have the opportunity to thrive regardless of financial circumstances,” he said.

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 the Aviation Sports Day also provided an opportunity 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.

He said such events promote wellness and teamwork while supporting a cause that could have a lasting impact on the industry.

As Kenya strengthens air connectivity and the aviation ecosystem supporting tourism, trade and regional business, fly748.com said developing skilled aviation professionals would 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.”