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

Network Airline Management Translocate 70 White Rhinos to Rwanda

In “the largest cross-continental move to date”, Network Airline Management recently operated 2x B747F charter flights, safely carrying 35 rhinos each from South Africa to Rwanda!

With the rhinos weighing 82.5 tons in total plus their crates, food, equipment and grooms, each flight was loaded to max payload – check out the mini documentary below for a deep dive into this project. Click the play button to watch the video and check out our LinkedIn post for more info: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7350897868519469057

Network Airline Management Translocate 70 White Rhinos to Rwanda – Network Aviation Group

Network Airline Management Expands Fleet of Freighter Aircraft

Network Airline Management (NAM) continues to strengthen and extend its long-term partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic (AAI) by adding two further B747-400F production freighter aircraft to its fleet. The two new aircraft will join NAM’s fleet entering service in the latter part of Q3, into the start of Q4 of 2024, respectively.

The NAM freighter fleet will then exclusively operate four aircraft, with the retirement of the last remaining B747-400BDSF converted freighter later this year.

Jonathan Clark, Network Aviation Group’s CEO, says “Operating a fleet of B747 nose door aircraft with their higher payload and nose door loading capability fits perfectly with NAM’s flexible business model, providing the ideal platform to carry heavy outsize cargo for NAM’s scheduled flight program and worldwide charter availability.”

Andy Leslie, Group Chairman added, “The additional aircraft confirms our commitment to work hand in hand with AAI in anticipation of our future transition to B777F aircraft.”

Baldvin M. Hermannsson, CEO of Air Atlanta Icelandic, added “We are happy to further cement our long-standing relationship with Network Airline Management. The performance and professionalism of Network throughout the years makes us confident that the operation will be successful in the years to come.”

Be sure to contact our friendly teams around the world today for the latest rates, availability and to book your cargo on our Network. You can find your nearest office by clicking/tapping the button below, for more information on how we can help you.

Image shows a Network Airline Management B747F aircraft with the nose door open.