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Kenya Airways (KQ) has inked a deal with American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, making it the first African airline to use Boeing’s Consumable & Expendable Services.
The agreement will help Kenya Airways improve its airplane reliability and turnaround times.
Under the agreement, Boeing will deliver materials and services that will keep the Kenya Airways' fleet maintenance operations running at optimum efficiency.
“This program will provide unparalleled support for our fleet of 737s and 787-8s and we expect to continue to grow our operations with increased reliability and quicker turnaround times,” said Jan de Vegt, Chief Operating Officer of Kenya Airways.
The deal covers 18,700 parts during a five-year implementation period, while additional parts will be added in phases to reach the 35,700 parts required for the Kenya Airways' fleet.
“Boeing’s Consumable & Expendable Services program provides the most economical and comprehensive solution for Kenya Airways,” said Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales & Marketing for the Boeing Company.
"With this program, the national carrier can rely on Boeing’s resources and global presence and focus on their core business of serving their passengers.”
The deal will cover KQ’s Boeing fleet of fourteen 737s and eight 787 Dreamliners. This development comes even as Kenya Airways looks to launch direct flights to the United States on October 28th.