Jambojet Kenya Expands Fleet, Routes Even as War Threatens Fuel

Jambojet, a unit of Kenya Airways Plc, plans to increase its aircraft fleet by more than half and add routes outside its home market over the next three years to meet rising demand.

The carrier plans to increase its fleet to 18 by 2029 from 11 currently, with two of the additional aircraft earmarked for charter flights, Chief Executive Officer Karanja Ndegwa said in an interview. The plan to add six destinations within three years will increase the network to 17 routes, he said.