Livery of the Week: Kenya Airways

Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is proud to present our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components and the added weight requires outside-the-box thinking from designers. The average airliner can cost upwards of $200,000 to repaint, creating a separate aircraft repainting industry as a result. 

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Kenya Airways, the flag carrier of Kenya, has maintained a distinctive livery that has evolved over the years. Characterized by a blend of traditional African elements and modern design, the airline’s visual identity has become synonymous with its brand.

The current livery features a prominent “K” on the tai, which is encircled by a “Q,” representing the carrier’s IATA code. This is complemented by a color palette that draws inspiration from the Kenyan flag, with shades of green and red dominating parts of the aircraft.

A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 at Schiphol Airport. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | James Dinsdale)

In 2005, the airline moved away from stripes along the fuselage in favor of its current design. While specific details of the livery may have changed over time, the core elements have remained consistent, including the green and red color palette.

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