KQ eyes flying school to nurture pilot talent, grow revenue
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 - Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced plans to establish a flying school to boost pilot training capacity and support the growth Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to establish a flying school to boost pilot training capacity and diversify revenue streams, as announced by CEO Allan Kilavuka. This initiative is part of the airline's strategy to achieve sustained profitability following years of financial challenges.
- KQ posted a profit after tax of Sh513 million in the first half of 2024, its first half-year profit since 2013.
- The CEO Allan Kilavuka stated the school will facilitate more pilot training "for our own sake and also for the world."
- The airline is still seeking a strategic investor and targeting up to Sh259 billion in fresh capital.
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