Due to delays in getting its aircraft back into service after scheduled maintenance, Kenya Airways has announced flight cancellations.
The Managing Director and CEO Allan Kilavuka of the airline stated on Monday that the delays were brought on by worldwide difficulties in supplying some aircraft components. "We wish to inform our customers that we are experiencing some flight disruptions as a result of delays in getting our aircraft, which are undergoing scheduled maintenance, back into operation," he said.
"These challenges are global and affect not
only Kenya Airways but all airlines globally," Mr. Kilavuka said, adding
that the airline lacks more aircraft capacity to reduce the delays. He noted
that raw resources from various nations, including Russia, are significant to the aviation supply chain.
"For example, 100 percent of the titanium used
on Embraer and 35 percent of the titanium used on Boeing are sourced from
Russia," he stated.
"With a limited inventory, airlines have had to
look worldwide to find the parts they need." Additionally, in Europe and
North America, where most airlines get their components, manufacturers are
looking to ramp up the production of aircraft components to overcome delivery
delays.
"We are currently finalizing a component
support program that will help fast-track the securing of components."
"We are also actively engaging our original equipment manufacturer
partners to work on mitigation measures that should ensure the continuity of
our network and operations," he said.
According to him, Kenya Airways may adjust its flight schedules and reduce some frequencies if the supply chain problems continue.
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