The airline has for a long time been relying on bailouts from the Treasury amid increased losses that have made it technically insolvent. NAIROBI, Kenya, April 13 – National carrier, Kenya Airways has raised growing concern as the whether the business will continue to exist into the foreseeable future in the wake of accumulated losses […]
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Airlink soars to be Africa’s second largest airline
airlink 3 Airlink’s new logo of a sunbird adorning the full size of the tail being applied to its 50 Embraer jets marks a decisive step in the company’s history. Previously the bird only flew over the top half of the empennage, inserted into the tail design of South African Airways (SAA), as Airlink had […]
How Africa’s Jambojet Is Cutting Fuel Burn & Emissions
Kenya’s low-cost regional airline, Jambojet, will use a new flight planning system to help optimize flight plans, cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions. Jambojet , a brand of Kenya Airways , was launched in 2014 to operate domestic routes in Kenya . From its base at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ( NBO ), Jambojet […]
Congo Airways Reportedly Looking To Ditch The Embraer E2 For The Airbus A220
Congo Airways is reportedly considering swapping its order for the Embraer E-Jet E2 series in favor of the Airbus A220 family. Reports have suggested that the Kinshasa-headquartered carrier, which previously leased first-generation Embraer E-Jets from Kenya Airways, should have received the aircraft last December. The order in question In order to understand the nature of […]
African routes drive Kenya Airways revenue growth
Africa remains the biggest driver of Kenya Airways’ #ticker:KQ revenue, highlighting the important role that the regional countries play in keeping the carrier afloat. Industry data indicates that the airline earned Sh38 billion in revenue from its operations in Africa last year, which was a significant rise from the Sh27 billion that was realised in […]
Michael Joseph on KQ: My wife tells me ‘just give up’
Michael Joseph joined KQ board in 2016 at a time the carrier had posted Sh26.57 billion net loss. Michael Joseph leads the boards of two different companies — one that is ranked the most profitable firm in Kenya and the region, and the other that holds the history of reporting the largest loss in corporate […]
KQ eyes revenue in drone pilots licence
Kenya Airways Flight Lands in Mombasa from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG Hundreds of drone pilots seeking to obtain a Remote Pilot License (RPL) with Kenya Airways will pay less if they book the course during this Easter festivities in a new plan by the carrier to […]
Michael Joseph on KQ: My wife tells me ‘just give up’
Michael Joseph joined KQ board in 2016 at a time the carrier had posted Sh26.57 billion net loss. Michael Joseph leads the boards of two different companies — one that is ranked the most profitable firm in Kenya and the region, and the other that holds the history of reporting the largest loss in corporate […]
Safaricom ranks best company to work for in Kenya
Safaricom #ticker:SCOM took the top spot of the best 25 companies to work for in Kenya in the just-released LinkedIn 2022 Top Companies Ranking. Linkedin unveiled its 2022 top companies list that ranks the 25 best workplaces for professionals to grow their careers. The 25 companies were ranked using Linkedin company data and ratings based […]
Sarova to manage Imperial Hotel in Kisumu
Sarova Hotels Group Managing Director, Jimi Kariuki (front left) and Munira Gilani (front right), exchange signed copies of the management agreement that will see Sarova Hotels managing the Kisumu-based property as Sarova Imperial Hotel./COURTESY NAIROBI, Kenya April 12-Sarova Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of Imperial Hotel Kisumu, to the group’s portfolio after the […]