Grounded planes hit East African airlines amid global parts shortage
Kenya Airways plane at the Kenya Airways Headquarters in Nairobi. Kenya Airways has warned that the prolonged grounding of two of its largest planes will hit its revenues.
Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
Airlines in East Africa face a turbulent year as a shortage of planes and spare parts continues to delay the return of grounded aircraft, reducing fleet capacity and cutting into revenue from key routes.
Three of the four flag carriers in the region have at least one major aircraft grounded due to engine overhauls or repairs, with a growing backlog at maintenance providers and a scarcity of parts extending downtimes.
