In 2006, Captain Kai Tinga and his wife, Captain Mary Kai, turned their shared passion for aviation into a reality by founding an air charter company at Wilson Airport. Captain Tinga, who began his aviation career as a military helicopter pilot, has had a lifelong love for aircraft. After transitioning to civil aviation, he went on to serve as a Captain with the national carrier, piloting various fleets. Captain Mary Kai, with extensive experience across both public and private aviation sectors, currently serves as the President of Women in Aviation, Kenya Chapter. Her leadership and management expertise have earned her a distinguished reputation in the industry.

Together, they left their civil aviation careers to focus on growing Penial Air Ltd., a company specializing in on-demand air charter services. With a fleet of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Penial Air operates throughout Kenya, East Africa, and beyond, ensuring safe, customized, and reliable air travel services. The company is dedicated to safety, personalized air travel services, and excellence. Our clientele includes corporate organizations, government agencies, and some of the world’s most discerning individuals and elites who rely on our exceptional services.