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Why Kenya Airways is experiencing delays

Some of Kenya Airways planes parked at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. [Dennish Ochieng, Standard]


The Kenya Airways (KQ) has attributed recent flight delays to unscheduled engine overhauls and unforeseen supply chain disruptions.

In a statement on Wednesday evening, KQ reported that two of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft have been grounded but assured the public that the situation is under control.

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