Kenya Airways Ltd. (KA), the third largest aircraft in sub-Saharan Africa, has disclosed planning for a KES70 billion ($690 million) restructuring program. The restructuring includes reducing fleet and job cutting as the management seeks to turn around the fortunes of the struggling national carrier.

The Nairobi based carrier has reported for a full year loss of KES25.7 billion ($261 million) during last year, the largest lost in Kenyan corporate history. Now, it has been planning to raise KES40 billion through debt and equity funding as part of its strategy, reports Bloomberg quoting Mbuvi Ngunze, chief executive officer for KA while addressing an interview aired on Wednesday through Citizen TV, a Nairobi based broadcaster.

KA is expected to hold a board meeting on Thursday discuss pay cut option or further retrenchment. The agenda also includes a major shake-up targeting aiming to cut operation costs. The meeting is expected to deliberate on a number of recommendations aimed at helping the firm bounce back.

The management of KA is going to burn the midnight fuel finding ways of bringing the firm back to profitability. However, KA has confirmed planning for adopting cost cutting measures upon contact with The Standard Digital News.