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Kenya Airways Grounds 2 Boeing Dreamliners

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Kenya Airways Grounds 2 Boeing Dreamliners

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The grounding is a result of delayed engine and engine component deliveries, particularly the General Electric GEnx-1B engines. This unexpected setback has led to abnormally high levels of delays, prompting KQ to implement immediate measures to mitigate the impact on its customers.

Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced significant disruptions to its flight schedules, attributing the delays to the grounding of two of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The grounding is a result of delayed engine and engine component deliveries, particularly the General Electric GEnx-1B engines.

This unexpected setback has led to abnormally high levels of delays, prompting KQ to implement immediate measures to mitigate the impact on its customers.

These measures include readjusting the flight network, proactive communication with affected passengers, and expediting the recovery process for the grounded aircraft. KQ anticipates normalizing its operations shortly upon the receipt and installation of the necessary engines and components.

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Despite the inconvenience caused, KQ has reassured passengers that their safety remains the utmost priority and expresses gratitude for their patience and understanding during this challenging period.