Silverstone Air Services (Nairobi Wilson) is planning to begin jet operations with the upcoming addition of an unspecified number of CRJ200s.

Managing Director Mohamed Somow told African Aerospace the Bombardier Aerospace regional jets would allow Silverstone Air to expand its operations to include more destinations in northern Kenya including Marsabit, Wajir, and Mandera.

At present, the carrier operates two Dash 8-100s and two Fokker 50s on scheduled passenger flights covering Lodwar in Kenya's northwest, Kisumu in its west, Nairobi Wilson, its hub, in the centre, and Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa, and Ukunda along its southeastern coastline.

“We are looking forward to exposing ourselves fully to competition to make us a stronger and better airline,” he said.

In addition to the CRJ-200s, Silverstone Air is also planning to lease two Dash 8-300s, with the first aircraft set to deliver in June.