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DAE Delivers Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways, Marking 20 Years of Partnership
19 February 2025 . 1 min read
Dubai, U.A.E. and Nairobi, Kenya, 19 February 2025 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“
DAE”), a leading global aviation services corporation, today announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Kenya Airways during a ceremony in Nairobi. The event was attended by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, along with members of the Kenya Airways’ Board of Directors and Leadership Team, and members of the DAE Capital team.
Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are pleased to announce the delivery of this aircraft to Kenya Airways, marking a significant milestone in our 20-year partnership and reaffirming our long-standing relationship.
The addition of this Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways’ fleet will help meet the growing demand for regional travel and further expand their network. We congratulate the Kenya Airways team on their continued success and look forward to supporting this partnership for years to come.”
Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways, commented, “We are committed to building a robust and modern fleet that supports our vision for growth. This lease agreement with DAE is a clear signal to the aviation industry that Kenya Airways is a reliable and forward-thinking partner. We invite other lessors to join us on this journey as we continue to expand our operations and strengthen our position in the global aviation market.”
DAE currently owns, manages, and is committed to own over 500 aircraft, including 196 from the Boeing 737 Family, with plans to further expand its fleet to meet growing market demand.
Dubai, U.A.E. and Nairobi, Kenya, 19 February 2025 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”), a leading global aviation services corporation, today announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Kenya Airways during a ceremony in Nairobi. The event was attended by Kenya’s Cabinet...
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April 24, 2024 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida – GA Telesis, LLC (“GAT”) the pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, announces the second of two deliveries of Boeing 737-800SF freighters to Kenya Airways. The aircraft is part of the GA Telesis owned fleet and was delivered to Kenya Airways...
Kenya Airways to Add Three Boeing Aircraft Under Dry Lease
Gerald Andae
July 17th, 2024
Kenya Airways plans to lease three aircraft this year to meet rising passenger demand amid fleet capacity constraints.
CEO Allan Kilavuka said the airline has submitted a dry leasing bid and is optimistic about securing at least three planes despite the tight market supply.
Last year, Kenya Airways requested two aircraft but failed to acquire any due to a global shortage.
“We had bid for two aircraft last year but did not get them. Now, we expect to secure at least three this year,” Mr Kilavuka told Business Day Africa.
Currently, the airline has leased an Airbus, acquired last year for the peak season to enhance capacity. Initially intended as a short-term lease for the festive season, the agreement was extended due to high travel demand as some of the airline’s aircraft remained grounded due to a lack of spare parts.
Kenya Airways last year entered a short-term wet lease agreement with Hi Fly, a lease and charter specialist, to address operational disruptions caused by spare part shortages.
Under the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease structure, the lessor provides the aircraft and crew, ensuring continuity of operations.
However, the airline shifted from a wet to a damp lease this year due to service disruptions from language barriers and differing customer service approaches within the cabin.
In a damp lease, the lessor provides the aircraft, flight crew, and maintenance, while the lessee supplies the cabin crew, a model also known as a moist lease.
Mr Kilavuka said the airline currently prefers Boeing but remains open to Airbus if necessary. “For now, we shall stick with Boeing, but Airbus is still on the cards,” he said in an interview.
The Airbus A330 offers seating for 299 passengers, including 24 in business class and 275 in economy class, providing a significant boost for Kenya Airways’ medium and long-haul routes.
gandae@businessdayafrica.org
Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) intends to switch the leasing arrangements of its sole A330-300 from Hi Fly Malta (3L, Malta International) from a...