Kenya Airways has received its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft from the United States.
The
aircraft, which landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in
Nairobi on Monday, was flown in by Captain John Mathias Kimani, who is
also the B787 fleet manager.
Kenya Airways Group
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Titus Naikuni said the
delivery of the third B787 boosts its position in Africa.
“The
Dreamliner is our flagship aircraft. We are investing in this model as
part of our fleet renewal programme, not only because of its advanced
features but also the boost it gives to our long-haul capability,” he
said.
CONSUMES LESS FUEL
The airline expects to receive three more Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes by the end of the year.
The
first two Dreamliners — "Great Rift Valley" and "Zambezi River" — have
already been deployed to commercial service, flying to Paris and
Johannesburg respectively.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a state-of-the-art aircraft that consumes less fuel.
It
features the latest aerodynamics, design and advanced technologies and
provides better fuel efficiency of up to 20 per cent compared with other
long-haul aircraft.
The B787 also offers passengers
on-board comfort with reduced noise, higher ceilings, bigger windows,
flat beds in the premier world cabin, smoother flight, lower cabin
pressure, higher humidity levels and ambient mood lighting.
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