In a statement on June 11, 2024, Kenya Airways (KQ) clarified the reason for the closure of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) runway following an incident involving one of its aircraft.
The national carrier stated that the incident occurred due to debris from a tire suspected to be from one of its aircraft.
The airline explained that one of the aircraft’s tires failed while braking and slowing down, causing it to become immobilized on the runway.
“Kenya Airways confirms…