KQ eyes 16 more aircraft to boost competitiveness
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 – National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) is targeting the addition of 16 more aircraft to its fleet in a bid to strengthen its Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to acquire 16 more aircraft, increasing its fleet from 34 to 50, to boost regional and global competitiveness and cover fixed costs. This strategic expansion comes as KQ reported its first half-year profit since 2013, with a profit after tax of Sh 513 million in the first half of 2024.
- KQ aims to expand its fleet from 34 to 50 aircraft, an increase of 16 planes.
- The Chief Executive Officer, Allan Kilavuka, emphasized the need for a centralized aviation strategy, citing Ethiopian Airlines' success with a fleet of 156 aircraft.
- Kenya Airways posted a profit after tax of Sh 513 million in the first half of 2024, marking a significant turnaround from a Sh 21.7 billion loss in the same period last year.
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