Network Airline Services in Nairobi Scales Up with New Office

Network Airline Services in Nairobi has recently moved into a brand-new, expanded office space, situated in the heart of the city’s busy airport district. This relocation to the KQ Cargo Centre Building reflects NAS NBO’s ongoing growth and its commitment to maintaining a high-level presence at the Kenyan logistics hub of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The modern office space is designed to assist operations and provide the necessary space to support a growing team as they continue to meet the increasing demands of air cargo in the East African region.

Ahead of the big move, the team wanted to give a little back to their local community and donated all of their old office furniture to a local school in the Embakasi area. This thoughtful gesture will help improve the learning environment for young school students at the school. You can view the full story and photos of the team’s community contribution via the LinkedIn post here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7407376107362066432

This expansion marks a significant milestone for the company’s regional operations. Sarah Wangui, Managing Director of NAS in Nairobi, commented on the move: “We’re pleased to have finally made this much-anticipated move to a more spacious, modern office to allow our growing team the space they need to continue providing the best service to our customers across Kenya.” For more information or to discuss your cargo requirements, the team can be reached at their new office via the following details.

Network Airline Services, KQ Cargo Centre Building, Freight Terminal Road, Entrance A, 2nd Floor, Room S45, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 20 6822917 – Email: nbo@network-airline.com

Sarah Wangui and Andy King cut the ribbon at the new Network Airline Services office in Nairobi, Kenya.

A New Addition to Network… Welcome ViaGroup!

Jonathan Clark, CEO of Network Aviation Group: “I am thrilled to announce that Network Aviation Group has successfully completed the acquisition of ViaGroup, a well-respected air cargo business based in Belgium. This is an exciting and strategic move that will significantly strengthen our position in the European market and enhance our capabilities for cargo movement, particularly to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Many of you may already know ViaGroup, which was established in 1993 under the name Demavia. Since 2015, they have operated as ViaGroup, building a strong reputation for managing cargo to key destinations like Kinshasa and Lubumbashi.

With this acquisition, we are not just gaining a business—we are gaining an incredible team. I am delighted to welcome Evangelos Kommatas, the CEO of ViaGroup, and his entire team into the Network Aviation Group. Evangelos brings a wealth of experience to our organisation, with a distinguished career that includes leadership roles at Trans World Airlines, Cargolux, Korean Airlines, and Cathay Pacific Airways. He is also a co-founder of Air Cargo Belgium (ACB), a testament to his commitment to the industry.

This is a great opportunity for us to combine our strengths and expertise and we extend a very warm welcome to Evangelos and the ViaGroup team. I am looking forward to the great things we will achieve together in the future.

Network Aviation Group Acquires ViaGroup, the well-respected Belgium-based air cargo business.

Network Airline Management Sets New Record for Valentine’s Day 2026

Network Airline Management (NAM) has reached new heights this year, transporting a staggering 3,100 tons of freshly cut flowers from Nairobi, Kenya, to Liege, Belgium. To meet the unprecedented demand of the 2026 “Valentine’s Rush,” our teams managed its largest-ever operation to date.

A Record-Breaking “Flower Rush”

The peak period, spanning the two weeks or so leading up to Valentine’s Day, saw a massive surge in demand. Since the expansion of the flight schedule in late 2025, NAM now operates 8 scheduled northbound flights per week from Nairobi, NBO to Liege, LGG. For the 2026 Valentine’s rush, this meant:

• 16 regular scheduled flights
• 15 additional flights (our highest number ever!)
• 31 total flights dedicated to the Valentine’s rush.

Each flight with our fleet of Boeing 747F aircraft was pushed to its maximum potential, carrying 100+ tons of roses and carnations per trip. In total, the operation moved 3100 tons or 3.1 million kilograms of flowers across 1,300+ pallets, with an average weight of over 2.3 tons of flowers per pallet.

Precision Logistics from Nairobi to Europe

With the NAS NBO Operations team overseeing every flight rotation on the ground in Kenya, the flowers are loaded and flown to NAM’s Liege hub with experienced efficiency. Upon arrival, the flowers are quickly processed then transferred via road networks to wholesalers and florists across Europe and the United Kingdom, ensuring the blooms arrive fresh for the big day!

“We are thrilled to have reached another incredible milestone,” said Sam Lindsey, Network Airline Management’s Commercial and Operations Director. “The increase from 6 to 8 weekly scheduled flights last year boosted the foundations of our regular schedule, but operating an additional 15 flights specifically for this peak season is a testament to the hard work of our global teams. We remain deeply committed to supporting the Kenyan horticulture industry now and in the future. We appreciate our long-standing partners and customers for continuing to collaborate with us, we have set these new records with you by our side!”

Over Four Decades of Growth

The Network Aviation Group has been a pillar of support for Kenya’s flower industry for over 40 years. Following the increase in its scheduled flight programme at the tail end of 2025, NAM now maintains a robust year-round schedule of 8 weekly B747F flights, ensuring Kenyan growers have consistent, high-capacity access to global markets.

Network Airline Management’s TF-AMM aircraft unloading Valentine’s Day flowers in Liege, LGG

The Winter 2025/2026 Latest Edition of Network News has Arrived!

Click the button below to download the LATEST edition of Network News – Winter 2025/2026! This edition includes stories and updates from around the Group, including:

•  A look back on our 40th anniversary celebrations
• Our 2025 Wrapped, with some incredible stats
• Group expansions and acquisitions
• Global events and exhibitions
• A new weekly B747F service
• GSSA appointments
• CoOoOwss

… plus MUCH more, click the button below to take a look:

40 Years of Network Aviation Group – Take a look back at our 40th anniversary with the latest edition of Network News!

Network Airline Services Appointed GSSA for Caribbean Airlines in the UK and Ireland

Network Airline Services has been appointed by Caribbean Airlines as their GSSA in the UK and Ireland, effective from December 2025.

John Gilfeather, Network Aviation Group’s VP for the UK, Ireland and Malta, based at London Heathrow, said “We are honoured to have been selected by Caribbean Airlines to represent them as their offline GSSA in the UK and Ireland.

Our sales experience and professional customer service teams will work endlessly to improve Caribbean Airlines’ current position within the UK towards the Caribbean network. We now represent BW in the UK and Ireland as well as across the USA as GSSA as Network Cargo. We’re pleased to be working with the Caribbean team in another region and we look forward to offering more solutions and destinations to our customers in the UK.”

Be sure to contact our friendly team today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on Caribbean Airlines and for more information on how we can help you.

Network Airline Services Appointed GSSA for Caribbean Airlines in the UK and Ireland.

Network Aviation Group’s 2025 Wrapped is HERE!

2025 was a landmark year for us as we celebrated our 40th Anniversary. It was a year packed with growth, milestones and achievements, and we’re excited to share the second edition of Network Wrapped – see it here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7415052493941952513

Check out some of Network Airline Management‘s impressive stats from the last 12 months below. Thanks to all of our exceptional teams worldwide for being a part of this special year. Let’s see what the rest of 2026 brings…

Network Aviation Group’s 2025 Wrapped is HERE!

Celebrating 4 Decades of Network Aviation Group in Malta, MLA!

We recently celebrated our 40th anniversary in Malta, MLA at a lavish coastal venue with our top agents, customers and airline partners from the region joining us for a fabulous night of celebrations…

With our anniversary year (2025) coming to an end, we wanted to create yet another memorable evening for our Network Airline Services staff in Malta and their customers before it’s up. We’d like to extend a big thank you to all our guests and colleagues who joined us in MLA for this milestone event and also for working with us this year. We look forward to what 2026 has in store for us all.

Take a look at some of the photo highlights from this wonderful evening via our LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7402330579288944640

Celebrating 4 Decades of Network Aviation Group in Malta!

It’s Cattle MOO-ving Season Here at Network!

With an influx of cow flights recently, over the last few weeks and a staggering 100+ tons of cattle flying on every flight into Central Asia and beyond, we work closely with our customers, clients and partners to keep up with demand.

We’d like to send a huge thank you to our crews, local partners and handling teams on the ground at the airport for trusting us and for making every flight as smooth as possible to deliver all breeding livestock safely, healthy and timely!

Take a look at some of the photo highlights from one of our recent cattle flights via our LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7404529779510562816

Network Airline Management transports a staggering 100+ tons of cattle on every flight into Central Asia and beyond.

Network Makes its Debut at Air Cargo SEA in Singapore

We recently made our long-awaited debut at Air Cargo Southeast Asia in Singapore back in October of this year.

It was our first-ever time exhibiting at the Air Cargo Southeast Asia exhibition and it was a resounding success! It’s always a pleasure connecting with so many customers, colleagues and partners from across the industry in the region.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth and our Network teams to discuss all things air cargo in the region and worldwide. We’ll see you again in Singapore at the next edition of Air Cargo Southeast Asia in 2027!

Take a look at some of the photo highlights from this event on our LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7392182520634560512

Network Aviation Group Makes its Debut at Air Cargo SEA in Singapore in 2025!

World Mental Health Day at Network Aviation Group!

Here at Network, we understand the importance of “there is no health without mental health” and we’re pleased to have implemented the next step in our Wellbeing Strategy by training 16 Mental Health First Aiders across 6 of our different offices across 6 different countries to mark Mental Health Day 2025.

Our ANA Aviation Services team in Dubai, DXB, the Network team at our Eagle House Global HQ at London Gatwick, LGW and our Network Airline Services team and London Heathrow, LHR enjoyed some specially decorated cakes to mark the occasion.

An important piece of advice to take away with you: remember to check in, speak up and promote kindness to all those around you.

World Mental Health Day at Network Aviation Group 2025

Another Aviation Africa Event Comes to a Close

This year’s Aviation Africa event made its way to Kigali in Rwanda, where our teams visited this great city once again, connecting with GSA partner represented airlines, customers and old friends across the 2 day event…

We are committed to reinforcing our growth and development of aviation across the African continent and we look forward to next year’s event, as it moves to Nairobi in Kenya, our home in East Africa!

Take a look at some of the photo highlights from this event on our LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7371912164921724928

Our Network team, with some of our airline partners and industry colleagues.

Celebrating 30 Years of Sander at NAS Amsterdam!

Back in August this year, Sander van Vilsteren marked an incredible milestone of 30 years with Network Airline Services in Amsterdam, Netherlands! Sander’s hard work, loyalty and drive have been integral to the growth of NAS and the wider Network Aviation Group.

Take a look at Sander’s photo gallery over the years for some of the highlights on our LinkedIn page here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7369369803192500224

We wish Sander HUGE congratulations from all of us at Network!

Sander van Vilsteren Celebrates 30 Years at NAS in Amsterdam, AMS.