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KQ donates Boeing aircraft to Mang’u High School

In a one-of-a-kind initiative to advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and aviation education for young minds in Africa, the Kenya Airways (KQ) has donated a decommissioned Boeing 737 -700 Next Generation (NG) aircraft to Mang’u High school to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals.

This initiative will provide students with valuable hands-on learning experiences, cultivating a deeper understanding of the aviation industry.

The donation comes after a delegation from the school inspected and formally accepted the decommissioned Boeing 737-700 NG aircraft in 2023.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, KQ Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Hellen Mathuka said, “This aircraft, which once soared through the skies connecting people and places, now begins a new chapter in its story. At Mang’u High School, it will become a unique classroom, a hands-on resource to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in aviation, engineering, and technology.”

The Boeing 737-700 NG will enhance the school’s existing aviation program, which already features a caravan aircraft used for aviation classes. This new addition will provide hands-on learning opportunities, enabling students to gain practical insights into aviation systems and operations at the secondary school level.

Anthony Maina Mithanga, Chairman of the Mang’u High School described the aircraft’s arrival as a game[1]changer solidifying the school’s reputation as a hub for aviation studies.

“The aircraft will serve as an educational tool to reinforce the principle, “What you can see, you can be” inspiring our students to dream big, innovate, and take the lead in the aviation industry and beyond,” he stated.

The project was made possible through a collaborative effort involving Kenya Airways, the KCB Foundation, Crown Paints, and technical teams from Kenya Airways and Bonafide Group.

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Once reassembled and installed on the school grounds, the aircraft will serve as an innovative educational tool allowing students to explore aviation systems, operations, and technology in a real-world context.

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