Kenya Airways Expands Fleet Adding Boeing 737

February 24, 2025

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The acquisition of the aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) will immediately boost KQ’s available seat inventory, thus offering guests more travel options and flexibility.

Kenya Airways (KQ) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737- 800 with a capacity of 170 seats, growing its fleet to 35 aircraft. This is part of KQ’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy, as it seeks to increase capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and meet the growing demand for air travel across its network.

The acquisition of the aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) will immediately boost KQ’s available seat inventory, thus offering guests more travel options and flexibility.

Allan Kilavuka, Kenya Airways Group Managing Director & CEO, said that the additional aircraft is a testament to KQ’s proactive approach to securing resources that align with its long-term growth objectives and its commitment to its turnaround strategy, Project Kifaru 2.

Kilavuka said the plane will increase KQ’s seat capacity and demonstrate its ability to adapt and grow in a challenging operating environment where the global aviation industry is facing challenges in aircraft availability. Efforts are part of Kenya Airways’ broader strategy to enhance its network, improve connectivity, and deliver exceptional service to its guests.