NAIROBI, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Kenya Airways, the East African country’s national carrier, said on Tuesday that restoring fleet capacity will be key to boosting its revenues.
Allan Kilavuka, group managing director and chief executive officer of the airline, told an investor briefing in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that one of the grounded Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft resumed service in July, with the remaining two expected to return to service later in the year.
“Our focus remains committed to restoring full fleet capacity, advancing cost optimization, and completing the capital raising program in order to strengthen the balance sheet,” Kilavuka said when the airline announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30.
According to the financial results, Kenya Airways made a net loss of 12.15 billion shillings (about 94 million U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2025.
Kilavuka revealed that despite challenges, Kenya Airways demonstrated resilience through disciplined cost management, operational efficiencies, and ongoing measures to strengthen its long-term position.
He noted that passenger demand for international routes remains robust, underscoring the strength of the brand and the critical role Kenya Airways plays in connecting Africa to the world.
