Kenya Airways Brings Boeing 777-300ER Home for London Heathrow Capacity Boost
Kenya Airways is preparing to return one of its former Boeing 777-300ERs to scheduled passenger service, more than a decade after the aircraft left the…
Kenya Airways
IATA: KQ
ICAO: KQA
Callsign: KENYA
Active
Airline Information
| Country | Kenya (KE) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | KQ |
| ICAO Code | KQA |
| Callsign | KENYA |
| Hub Airport | NBO — Jomo Kenyatta International |
| Fleet Size | 25 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 14.7 years |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (25 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Embraer EMB-190/EMB | 15 | JET | 511.3 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 6 | JET | 11.5 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 Classic | 4 | JET | 19.3 yrs |
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Kenya Airways to Launch New London Gatwick to Nairobi Route in Summer 2025
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