Kenya Airways Cargo Fleet Growth Targets Middle East, Asia and Africa Markets

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Today, Kenya Airways (KQ) celebrated the arrival of its second Boeing 737-800 Freighter, bringing its cargo fleet to a total of four aircraft. This growth is set to offer improved cargo capabilities to customers and partners worldwide, with a particular focus on bolstering capacity in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa through its expansive network. The acquisition of these freighters is part of a strategic move to capitalize on opportunities stemming from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), supporting trade facilitation within Africa and extending reach beyond its borders.

Allan Kilavuka Group Managing Director and CEO, Kenya Airways says, “We have made a commitment to
gradually increase our cargo business and support our customers in their long-term needs and deliver
possibilities in the air. The arrival of the new B738 Freighter, the second one this year, and the fourth in
our cargo fleet, is a significant milestone in KQ Cargo’s fleet expansion plans. We are confident the
additional cargo aircraft will allow us to further increase our capacity and significantly increase our
frequencies as we propel Africa’s prosperity and connect its people, cultures and markets.”

KQ Cargo is set to deploy its new freighter on various routes, including Sharjah and Dubai World Central in the United Arab Emirates, Jeddah, and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Dakar in Senegal, Lagos in Nigeria, Ndjamena in Chad, Mogadishu in Somalia, Mumbai in India, Free Town in Sierra Leone, Monrovia in Liberia, and many other destinations. This new aircraft boasts a cargo capacity of 20 tons and can fly for up to 7 hours, complementing KQ Cargo’s existing fleet, which includes one Boeing 737-800 and two Boeing 737-300 Freighters.

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