Kenya Airways will introduce its first Boeing 767 freighter by the end of Q1 2026, cargo director Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria told Air Cargo. The carrier is planning Boeing 777 freighters as the next phase of its cargo fleet expansion.
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Adds dedicated freighter capacity — first B767 by end‑Q1 2026 with 777Fs planned — expanding Kenya Airways' long‑haul cargo capability and fleet flexibility; Kenya recently extended Boeing Airplane Health Management support for its 787s, underscoring ongoing Boeing ties.
The freighter roll‑out coincides with Kenya Airways' plans to seek external capital to fund fleet growth via a strategic investor search, which will affect delivery financing and timing.
The move aligns with broader market dynamics: Airbus forecasts the global dedicated freighter fleet will expand ~45% over 20 years, reinforcing demand for conversions and new freighters (Airbus forecast).
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