Kenya Airways Plc. is in discussions with Airbus SE to acquire an unspecified number of planes from the Toulouse, France-based company, but remains a “happy and loyal customer” of Boeing Co ...

Kenya Airways has launched a cargo codeshare partnership with Congo Airways and signed an agreement to lease two Embraer E190 jets to Kinshasa-based airline. The SkyTeam carrier says it has also ...

Qatar Airways is strengthening its footprint in Africa through partnerships and acquisitions. In August last year, the airline acquired a 25% stake in South Africa 's privately owned carrier Airlink.

Kenya Airways is looking to add 10 more aircraft and replace 13 Embraer E190s over the coming five years, in a fleet revamp which could see a switch in allegiance from Boeing to Airbus.

Kenya Airways reported on Monday its first half-year profit in more than a decade, helped by rising passenger numbers, and said it was hopeful it could break even for the full year.