Kenya Airways (KQ) has returned the second of its three narrow-body Embraer aircraft to scheduled commercial service, completing a crucial maintenance phase just in time for the busy festive season. The phased reintroduction, supported by a partnership with the State Department for Aviation to streamline spare-parts logistics, aims to stabilise …
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Kenya Airways (KQ) has teamed up with Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) to promote medical tourism in Africa, aiming to establish Kenya as a top destination for high-quality healthcare on the continent. The partnership, facilitated through KQ Health, the airline’s healthcare division, combines KQ’s regional flight network with AKUH’s advanced …
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Kenya Airways (KQ) and Qatar Airways have strengthened their partnership through an expanded codeshare agreement, unlocking 11 new international routes for Kenyan travellers. The development comes as Qatar Airways introduces a third daily flight between Doha and Nairobi, further boosting connectivity between Kenya and the Gulf region. Click here to …
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Kenya Airways (KQ) is looking to expand its fleet by 16 aircraft, increasing its capacity from the current 34 to 50 planes as part of a strategy to enhance both regional and international competitiveness. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel CEO Allan Kilavuka said the expansion is key to …
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Kenya Airways has announced the return of one of its previously grounded Dreamliner aircraft, a move set to significantly ease the airline’s fleet capacity constraints experienced since late 2024. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Group Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka revealed that the aircraft will resume service …
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The Capital Markets Tribunal has announced that it will not proceed with hearing Mihr Samir Thakar’s appeal, which contested the Capital Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to suspend the trading of Kenya Airways PLC shares at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Thakar filed a memorandum of appeal on January 16, 2024, …
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Kenya Airways (KQ) and Air India have entered into a codeshare agreement to improve travel between Africa, India, and other destinations. Through this partnership, Air India will add its ‘AI’ code to Kenya Airways’ daily Nairobi-Mumbai flights, providing passengers with connections to Bangkok, Colombo, Dhaka, Malé, Melbourne, and Singapore. This …
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Kenya Airways (KQ) incurred losses of at least Sh80 million during recent demonstrations against the government’s agreement with Adani Company concerning the takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). CEO Allan Kilavuka disclosed on Monday that the strike caused significant flight disruptions, leading to substantial financial losses for the airline. …
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Kenya Airways has recorded a Sh513 million profit after tax for half year ended June 30 for first time in a decade. According to Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka, this is a 102pc rise from Sh21.7 billion loss posted last year. He stated that the profit is pegged on reduced …
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A Kenyan Airways (KQ) employee who was previously held in custody by the Democratic Republic of Congo Military Intelligence Unit has been released following successful negotiations, Korir Sing’oei, the Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs confirmed. Lydia Mbotela, a manager for KQ stationed in the DRC, regained her freedom after being …
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