Bird strikes cost KQ Sh8bn damages in four years

Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer Alan Kilavuka.Mr Kilavuka is retiring as the CEO of the national airliner after six years at the helm.

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National carrier, Kenya Airways incurred Sh8 billion ($75 million) losses on aircraft repairs due to damages from bird strikes at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in the last four years, its top official has said.

Such incidents can cause extensive damage spanning engine failure to the windshield, wings and landing gear.

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