Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), the global aviation services corporation, has announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Kenya Airways during a ceremony in Nairobi. The event was attended by Kenya's Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, alongside members of the Kenya Airways Board of Directors and Leadership Team, as well as representatives from the DAE Capital team.
The addition of this Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways' fleet will support the airline in meeting the growing demand for regional travel and expanding its network. DAE congratulated Kenya Airways on its continued success and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the partnership in the years ahead.
Allan Kilavuka, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Airways, stated: “We are committed to building a robust and modern fleet that supports our vision for growth. This lease agreement with DAE is a clear signal to the aviation industry that Kenya Airways is a reliable and forward-thinking partner. We invite other lessors to join us on this journey as we continue to expand our operations and strengthen our position in the global aviation market.”
DAE currently owns, manages, and is committed to owning over 500 aircraft, including 196 from the Boeing 737 Family, with plans to further expand its fleet to meet growing market demand.