Why 737 Max plane woes worry KQ, African airlines

Kenya Airways planes at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Boeing’s decision to suspend manufacturing of 737 Max 8 is set to hit a lot of airlines across the continent, including Kenya Airways #ticker:KQ, which was banking on this model to replace some of its aging fleet.

Boeing made the decision on Tuesday following delays by the US aviation regulator in recertifying it back to the air following two fatal accidents last year.

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