Kuwait Airways
IATA: KU ICAO: KAC Callsign: KUWAITI Country: Kuwait Utilization: 82% Active Modernity: Grade B (45.7% Next-Gen)
Kuwait Airways Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 35 Kuwait Airways airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- The observed average fleet age for Kuwait Airways is 11.2 years.
Active Airframes 35 Observed in last 30 days (82% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 35 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 45.7% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Kuwait Airways's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 0 |
| 5-9 yrs | 7 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Kuwait Airways aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K-AMC | Airbus A300-600 | 70600d | Kuwait Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| 9K-AME | Airbus A300-600 | 70600f | Kuwait Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| 9K-ALB | Airbus A310 | 706008 | Kuwait Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.6 years |
| 9K-APG | Airbus A330-800neo | 706067 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| 9K-ANA | Airbus A340-300 | 706013 | Kuwait Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.0 years |
| 9K-ANC | Airbus A340-300 | 706015 | Kuwait Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
| 9K-AND | Airbus A340-300 | 706016 | Kuwait Airways | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 31 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Kuwait Airways.
Latest News Mentions
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See Also
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