Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has today announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 on lease to Kenya Airways. A special ceremony was held in Nairobi, marking a 20 year partnership between the lessor and airline.
On Wednesday (February 19, 2025), Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-800 on lease to Kenya Airways. The occasion was marked with a special ceremony in Nairobi, marking 20 years of partnership between the companies, which was attended by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary, Davis Chirchir, along with members of the Kenya Airways’ Board of Directors and Leadership Team, and members of the DAE Capital team. Currently, DAE owns, manages, and is committed to own over 500 aircraft, including 196 Boeing 737 Family aircraft, and has plans to further expand their fleet.
In Wednesday’s announcement, DAE’s Chief Executive Officer, Firoz, Tarapore, said,
“We are pleased to announce the delivery of this aircraft to Kenya Airways, marking a significant milestone in our 20-year partnership and reaffirming our long-standing relationship.
The addition of this Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways’ fleet will help meet the growing demand for regional travel and further expand their network. We congratulate the Kenya Airways team on their continued success and look forward to supporting this partnership for years to come.”
Also commenting on the 737-800 delivery, Kenya Airways Group’s CEO, Allan Kilavuka, said,
“We are committed to building a robust and modern fleet that supports our vision for growth. This lease agreement with DAE is a clear signal to the aviation industry that Kenya Airways is a reliable and forward-thinking partner. We invite other lessors to join us on this journey as we continue to expand our operations and strengthen our position in the global aviation market.”
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Limited is a global aviation services company headquartered in Dubai, and operates two divisions, namely DAE Capital and DAE Engineering. The company serves over 170 airlines in more than 65 countries from seven offices in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore, Miami, New York and Seattle. DAE’s award-winning Aircraft Leasing division has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of approximately 500 Airbus, ATR and Boeing aircraft valued at over US $20 billion. The company’s Engineering division serves customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia from their state-of-the-art facility which can accommodate up to 17 widebody and single aisle aircraft. DAE is authorized to work on 15 aircraft types and has regulatory approval from over 25 global regulators.
Source(s): Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd. (DAE), Kenya Airways