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• Hilka Birns
Kenya Airways is in ongoing discussions to secure a long-term lease for a Boeing 777 freighter after ending its capacity agreement with Terra Avia. Acting CEO George Kamal cited soaring fuel costs, highlighting the carrier’s effort to recalibrate cargo capacity and operating exposure.
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Kenya Airways is in ongoing discussions to secure a long-term lease for a Boeing 777 freighter after ending its capacity agreement with Terra Avia. Acting CEO George Kamal cited soaring fuel costs, highlighting the carrier’s effort to recalibrate cargo capacity and operating exposure.
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