Joramco to commence MRO work on sixth B787 of Kenya Airways

October 16, 2019: Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (Joramco) will commence object-oriented programming (OOP) check on the sixth B787 aircraft of Kenya Airways in September. The company has delivered five B787 aircraft to the carrier between May and June. This is in accordance with the agreement signed between both parties for the first time for heavy maintenance for six B787 from the carrier’s fleet. 

“Kenya Airways is glad to have partnered with Joramco in providing maintenance services to its flagship B787 fleet. The collaboration between the two organisations provides an excellent opportunity for skills and knowledge transfer in maintenance repair & overhaul, an area we consider important to our business as we are a maintenance hub for different operators in the African region,” said Evans Kihara, technical director at Kenya Airways.

Jeff Wilkinson, Joramco’s chief executive officer commented, “We are extremely proud to partner with Kenya Airways for the first time. Our partnership with Kenya’s flag carrier to maintain their 787s re-affirms Joramco ‘s efforts in expanding its capabilities and its customer base in addition to proving its position as an industry leader.”

The carrier additionally has 2 B737-300Fs, 4 B737-700s, 15 E190s, 8 B737-800s, and 8 B787s.