Kenya Airways Launch Freighter Service

Freighter will enhance airline’s revenue and cargo uplift on key Afro-Asian routes

Nairobi, February 21, 2012….Kenya Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have jointly launched the first direct freighter service between mainland China and Africa. This also marks Kenya Airways entry into Freighter service with a dedicated Boeing 747F. 

The Boeing 747-400F cargo freighter, unveiled in Nairobi on Tuesday, is expected to significantly boost the airline’s capacity to airlift cargo between its growing Asian and African markets while realizing higher earnings from cargo as a distinct revenue source. 

Kenya Airways to fly a Boeing 737 in SkyTeam colours

Move signifies partnership with alliance which flies to 926 destinations and 173 countries

Nairobi, February 14, 2012…….Kenya Airways has painted one of its Boeing 737-700 aircraft  in SkyTeam livery  to signify its position as Africa’s representative to the global  airline alliance.  

The aircraft will have SkyTeam branding on its tail and fuselage in addition to the Kenya Airways logo thus symbolizing the mutual benefits of the partnership. 

IATA renews IOSA and ISAGO certifications Kenya Airways feted by International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Kenya Airways feted by International Air Transport Association (IATA) Kenya Airways’ safety improvement initiatives received a major endorsement from the global aviation association.

The International Air Travel Association (IATA) presented Kenya Airways with two certifications following a rigorous safety audit of the airline’s operations. These are the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) certificates.

Kenya Airways Operating Performance 3rd Quarter; Oct-Dec 2011

Kenya Airways releases its operating results for the third quarter ended 31st Dec 2011.
The company put into the market place capacity totalling 3,560m seat kilometres which was 6.5% better than last year’s level as a result of increased frequencies to several destinations and the launch of Jeddah operations in the third quarter.
Capacity offered into Europe registered a 14.9% growth compared to the same quarter of prior year due to introduction of flights to Rome and double daily weekend flights to London. The capacity into Middle East, Far East and India regions remained at par compared to same period last year.
 

Download Operating Performance 3rd Quarter; Oct-Dec 2011 

Kenya Airways Statement on Schedule Disruption on 13th January 2012

Kenya Airways would like to inform its passengers, customers, investors and the public that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Runway 06/24 will be temporary closed on Friday 13th January from 0100hrs upto 0100hrs on 14th January, for planned maintenance on the threshold lights and cabling works.

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner makes maiden landing in Nairobi

 Nairobi, Wednesday, December 14, 2011…..National carrier Kenya Airways today welcomed the ultra-modern Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to Nairobi as part of the world tour. 

Kenya Airways have placed a firm order of nine aircrafts with an option of taking four more as part of its fleet modernization and route expansion strategy. 

KQ Masai Mara Marathon

“Run, so that the river can do the same”

Nicholas Kipkemboi was crowned as the winner of this year’s KQ Masai Mara Marathon that was held in the Mara North Conservancy on Saturday, 19th November 2011. He beat a field of over 2,500 runners with an impressive time of 1 hour, 1 minute and 28 seconds.

The little known marathoner has not participated in any national or international races but he described the race as being tough. He sees the race as a launching pad for bigger races, “The competition was tough but I managed to give it my best. I look forward to taking part in bigger races in future,” said Kipkemboi.

Current Press Releases

Kenya Airways to acquire 2 Boeing 777-300 ER Aircrafts

 ... Pride of Africa to receive the first of the 400 seater aircraft in 2013 

Nairobi 12 October, 2011 ... Kenya Airways fleet modernisation and expansion programme today received a boost when the airline signed an agreement with General Electric Capital Aviation Services, GECAS  the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, for the delivery of two Boeing 777-300 Extended Range (ER) aircrafts.

China Airlines Joins SkyTeam

 Alliance grows to 15 members, adds Taipei to Asian hub network 

TAIPEI, 28 September 2011 – SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomed China Airlines as its 15th member at a joining ceremony held in Taipei. The flag carrier of Taiwan and one of the world’s leading cargo carriers, China Airlines becomes the first Taiwanese airline to join SkyTeam and cements the alliance’s #1 position in the Greater China region.

SkyTeam Alliance launches online Round The World Planner

Kenya Airways customers to benefit from new application which enables itinerary planning for customers, travel agents worldwide

NAIROBI, 22 September 2011….Customers of the national carrier Kenya Airways can now use an online application that enables them to plan their travel to various destinations around the world in advance.

Kenya Airways to commence flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

 … Route marks airline’s 56th global destination 

Nairobi September 14, 2011 … National carrier and Pride of Africa Kenya Airways today announced that it will commence flights to the Middle Eastern city of Jeddah in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia effective 18th October 2011. The much anticipated service marks Kenya Airways’ 56th global destination and 3rd in the Middle East.

Kenya Airways will operate the route twice a week every Tuesday and Saturday on a Boeing 737-800.

Kenya Airways Masai Mara Half-Marathon scheduled for November 19th 2011

 … to winner to take home Kshs 250,000/- 

Nairobi September 15, 2011 … The 2011 edition of the annual Kenya Airways Masai Mara Half-Marathon has been scheduled to take place on 19th November, 2011. This will be the third time that this unique marathon will take place in Lemek Conservancy within the environs of Fairmont Mara Safari Club.

Kenya Airways receives its 8th Embraer aircraft

Pride of Africa also expects to receive another E190 jet in the next three weeks

Nairobi September 11th 2011… Kenya Airways, the Pride of Africa, is expected to grow its capacity with the arrival of a new Embraer E190 jet to KQ’s fleet.

Kenya Airways Staff & Customers contribute towards the National Famine Relief Kitty

Total amount raised by Pride of Africa towards the initiative now at Kshs. 32,489,930 M

Nairobi, September 2nd, 2011… Kenya Airways has today added its contribution towards the National Famine Relief kitty after its staff and customers raised Kshs. 13, 538,822.

Embraer and Kenya Airways ratify contract for upto 26 Embraer 190 Jets

Pride of Africa to use the E-jets for to enhance its ongoing Expansion Program

Nairobi & São José dos Campos, August 30, 2011 – Embraer and the Pride of Africa Kenya Airways have finalized the contract for the acquisition of 10 EMBRAER 190 jets.

Kenya Airways reaches agreement with Aviation Workers Union

…both parties finally sign the long outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement

Nairobi, August 8, 2011…Kenya Airways, has today signed the outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Aviation and Allied Workers Union (K) (AAWU).

Kenya Airways Boosts National Famine Relief Kitty ..national carrier donates KSh. 10 Million to the Kenya Red Cross

Nairobi, August 5, 2011…National Carrier Kenya Airways has today announced its support towards the ongoing Kenyans for Kenya initiative that seeks to raise funds to help feed those affected by the famine raging across parts of the country.

Kenya Airways flight operations continue as per schedule

Nairobi, August 5, 2011… Kenya Airways would like to confirm to its customers, travel trade and members of the public that its flights are operating normally as per the schedule.

Kenya Airways Granted 3rd Frequency to Luanda, Angola

Airline now allowed to operate 3 times weekly to Africa’s biggest oil producing country

Nairobi, July 27th 2011 … The governments of Kenya and Angola have concluded and signed the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) paving way for Kenya Airways to expand its operations into the Southern Africa country.

Kenya Airways launches an On-board Donation Platform

 Nairobi, July 20, 2011…. Kenya Airways has launched a fund-raising initiative in support of the various charitable activities across the network.

In the initiative dubbed “Change makes Change”, passengers can make voluntary cash donations in specially designed envelopes each Kenya Airways flight. Kenya Airways hopes to raise the funds for its community social responsibilities by encouraging passengers on both international and local flights to make the donations.

Kenya Airways flights return to normal after power interruption at JKIA

Nairobi, Sunday, July 17, 2011…National carrier Kenya Airways has announced that its flight operations which had been temporarily disrupted in the early part of this morning have returned to normalcy.

Kenya Airways commences flights to Ouagadougou

Airline obtains 5th Freedom Rights to fly to Cotonou, Benin

Nairobi, July 15th 2011 … Kenya Airways has today commenced flights to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. The new route, the 55th of the airline’s global destinations, and 45th in Africa, will see Kenya Airways strengthen its presence in West Africa with direct flights to Burkina Faso’s capital city

Kenya Airways and KALPA in Agreement

Kenya Airways management and the Kenya Airlines Pilot Association (KALPA) have agreed and signed the collective bargaining agreement.As a result the pilots will now operate as per their schedules and also observe goodwill by extending their duty as per the agreed CBA between KALPA and Kenya Airways management.

Kenya Airways to commence flights to 55th destination

Kenyan Nationals to obtain Entry Visas for travel.

Nairobi 28 June, 2011 … National carrier Kenya Airways has officially announced plans to commence flights to their 55th destination, Ougadougou in Burkina Faso, starting from 15th July, 2011.

Kenya Airways doubles capacity to Juba

… move aimed to meet marked increase in travel to Southern Sudan

24th June 2011 … National flag carrier and Pride of Africa, Kenya Airways has doubled the number of flights to the Southern Sudanese city of Juba effective 1st July, 2011.

In a move aimed at meeting the rising demand for travel to the region by individuals and organizations, the airline will now fly twice daily to Juba from Nairobi.

Kenya Airways set to commence flights to Ougadougou

55th destination consolidates airlines presence in West Africa

Nairobi June 23, 2011 … Kenya Airways has today affirmed that plans to grow its network across Africa were on course, after it officially announced its intent to fly to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso starting July 15th.

The new route, the 55th of the airline’s global destinations, will operate via Cotonou, the capital of Benin. 

The airline will operate the route with a Boeing 737 – 800, twice weekly every Friday and Monday out of Nairobi.

Kenya Airways Inaugural Flight to Ndjamena Takes off

Airline to operate two times a week through Cotonou, Benin

June 21, 2011 … Kenya Airways has now commenced flights to its 54th destination, N’djamena in Chad.

The new route which will operate via Cotonou, the capital of Benin, will see Kenya Airways strengthen its presence in Central Africa, a landlocked geographical territory that depends largely on imports.

The airline will operate the route with a wide-body Boeing 737 – 800, 2 times a week every Sunday and Wednesday out of Nairobi.

Embraer 190 Jet To Expand Kenya Airways Fleet

Largest E-Jets operator in Africa will add as many as 20 aircraft

Nairobi  / São José dos Campos, June 21, 2011 – Embraer and the Kenya’s national flag carrier Kenya Airways signed a Letter of Intent, subject to final agreement, for the acquisition of ten EMBRAER 190 jets, yesterday, at the 49th Paris Air Show, in France. The deal also includes options for another ten aircraft, which could be either the EMBRAER 190 (E190) or the EMBRAER 170 (E170).

Kenya Airways in a Commercial Venture with United Bank for Africa (UBA)

Nairobi, June 16, 2011 …Kenya Airways has entered into a partnership with one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa; United Bank for Africa Plc to promote trade and remittances across the continent.

Kenya Airways Chief Executive appointed to IATA Board of Governors

Appointment places Dr. Naikuni at the centre of Aviation Industry Decision Making Body.

Nairobi, June 10, 2011 … Kenya Airways is pleased to announce the appointment of its Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Titus Naikuni to the International Air Travel Association (IATA) Board of Governors.

Dr. Naikuni was elected to the IATA board at the conclusion of the Association’s 67th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Singapore on 6th June. He was also appointed to the 2012 Nominating committee. This committee has the responsibility of nominating candidates to the IATA Board of Governors.

With this appointment Dr. Naikuni returns to the IATA Board having served for four years from 2004 to 2009.

Kenya Airways Joins Climate Neutral Network

….airline now able to be part of the global transition to a low carbon world

Monday June 6th, 2011… Kenya Airways, the Pride of Africa, has today announced its participation in the Climate Neutral Network (CN Net), an initiative of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). CN Net is at the forefront of the movement towards a global transition to low carbon economies and societies.

Kenya Airways boosts fleet with delivery of 7th Embraer

Nairobi June 03rd 2011 ... Kenya Airways, the Pride of Africa continued on its drive to grow and modernize its aircraft fleet size as it takes delivery of an additional Embraer airliner.

Designated as KYQ, the E-190 jet touched down at JKIA airport at 1835hrs on 01st June  from the Embraer factory based in Brazil. It was  received by Kenya Airways Technical Director, Tom Kadoyo.

Kenya Airways posts 73.9% rise in after-tax profit

…Growth attributed to Network Expansion Frequencies Increase

• Turnover rises by 21% to KSh. 85.8 B

• Operating profit up from KSh 1.839 B to KSh 5,815B

• Earnings per Share (EPS)  rises to KShs.7.65 from KShs.4.40

• DOC’s  up by  20.4%

• Overheads costs up by 10.1%

• Fuel Costs excluding hedging up by KSh 5.96 B or 10.1%

• Directors recommend payment of a final dividend of KSh 1.50 per share

Kenya Airways set to receive 7th Embraer aircraft