Iranian Attacks Force Temporary Kuwait Airspace Closure and Widespread Flight Disruption
Kuwait temporarily closed its national airspace on July 18 after renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks created an immediate threat...
| Country | Kuwait (KW) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | KU |
| ICAO Code | KAC |
| Callsign | KUWAITI |
| Hub Airport | KWI — Kuwait International |
| Fleet Size | 23 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 10.4 years |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ Airbus A300/A310 | 6 | JET | 23.8 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 4 | JET | 20.0 yrs |
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 4 | JET | 22.0 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 2 | JET | 19.0 yrs |
| ▶ Boeing 747 | 1 | JET | 23.0 yrs |
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