Kenya Airways reports strong FY2011 result
Kenya Airways FY2011 operating result jumped 216% year-on-year, as the carrier reported an operating profit of USD67 million and a net result of USD40.7 million. It anticipates strong traffic demand in 2011, although pressure on yields due to escalating fuel prices is expected. The airline will therefore continue opening new routes on a selective basis.
Kenya Airways financial highlights for the 12 months ended 31-Mar-2011:
- Total revenue: USD988.3 million, +21.3% year-on-year;
- Total costs: USD921.4 million, +16.1%;
- Fuel: USD68.6 million, +31.7%;
- Landing, handling and navigation: USD465.6 million, -0.5%;
- Aircraft maintenance: USD375.0 million, +35.9%;
- Operating profit: USD67.0 million, +216%;
- Profit before tax: USD57.6 million, +87.3%;
- Profit after tax: USD40.7 million, +73.9%;
- Total assets: USD906.7 million, +7.5%;
- Bank and cash balances: USD83.5 million, +18.5%;
- Total liabilities: USD640.2 million, +4.3%;
- Passenger numbers: 3.1 million, +8.5%;
- Load factor: 69.2%, +2.7 ppts;
- Breakeven load factor: 63.6%, +1.6 ppt.
* Based on the conversion rate USD1 = KES86.85
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