Shortage of spare parts causes disruptions to Kenya Airways flights
Kenya Airways is experiencing flight disruptions due to delays in obtaining components needed for aircraft maintenance, the airline said Monday.
The airline, one of Africa’s largest, may be forced to cut some flights if problems persist in getting the parts, its CEO, Allan Kilavuka, said in a statement.
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“The difficulties are due to the Ukrainian crisis, which has significantly crippled the Russian supply chain, crucial for global aviation,” he said.
He cited titanium from Russia as one of the key raw materials used by the aviation industry, which is crucial for aircraft maintenance.
Kenya Airways, whose strategy is based on connecting African travelers to the world and vice versa through its Nairobi hub, operates a fleet of Boeing and Embraer aircraft.
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