| Country | Kuwait (KW) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | KU |
| ICAO Code | KAC |
| Callsign | KUWAITI |
| Hub Airport | KWI — Kuwait International |
| Fleet Size | 29 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 5.6 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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