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Our Story

Built on Africa's
Skies

Royal Luxury Jet was founded in Nairobi with a singular conviction: that discerning African travellers deserve a private aviation standard equal to — and informed by — the continent they fly above. Since our founding, we have connected clients across 40 countries, maintained a perfect safety record, and grown to become East Africa's most trusted charter operator.

Our base at Wilson Airport places us at the heart of Kenya's aviation community, close to the routes, airstrips, and landscapes that define travel in this part of the world.

The Nairobi skyline with a giraffe in the foreground, symbolizing Royal Luxury Jet's connection to Africa

Our Philosophy

"Aviation, at its finest, is not about getting somewhere — it is about who you are when you arrive. We build each flight to ensure our clients land at their best."

— Royal Luxury Jet Founding Charter


What We Stand For

The Principles That Govern Every Flight

These are not aspirations. They are operational requirements that every member of our team — from engineers to cabin crew — is held to on each and every departure.

  1. 01

    Safety Is Non-Negotiable

    Every aircraft is maintained to KCAA and international ICAO standards. No flight departs unless every system has been signed off by a licensed engineer.

  2. 02

    Absolute Discretion

    Client identities, itineraries, and preferences are held in the strictest confidence. Our team signs NDAs as standard. Your movements are yours alone.

  3. 03

    Precision in Every Detail

    From catering instructions to runway slot timings, we plan with exactness. When the unexpected occurs — weather, ATC delays — our experience converts disruption into minimal inconvenience.

  4. 04

    Africa-First Expertise

    Our pilots and coordinators have deep, lived knowledge of African airspace — its bush strips, weather patterns, and the nuances of inter-continental routing that no algorithm can replicate.

Regulatory Compliance

Certified, Licensed, and Audited

KCAA AOC

Air Operator Certificate issued and renewed annually by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

IOSA Aligned

Operations audited to IATA Operational Safety Audit standards for quality assurance.

IS-BAO

Adherence to International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations safety management protocols.

ICAO Compliant

All flights operated under International Civil Aviation Organisation standards and recommended practices.

The People

Meet the Team Behind Your Journey

Portrait of Mads, CEO

Mads Moelgaard

Chief Executive Officer

A veteran with 18 years in commercial and business aviation, Mads founded Royal Luxury Jet after identifying a gap between the service expectations of East Africa's professional class and the aviation products available to them.

2012
Year Founded
40+
Countries Flown
0
Safety Incidents
5000+
Flights Completed

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Royal Luxury Jet?

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