Kenya Airways takes delivery of second B737-800NG

In Summary

• The Boeing 737-800 is one of the best-selling versions of the successful Next-Generation 737 family.
• It adds to a fleet of about 50 that includes B787 Dreamliners, B777-300ERs and Embraer E190 jets.

NAIROBI – Kenya Airways has taken possession of a second Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, enhancing its position as the airline with the youngest fleet in Africa.

The new aircraft touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, the carrier’s hub, on Sunday November 23 at 1300 hours.

Group Managing Director and CEO Mbuvi Ngunze said that besides bestowing the pride of having the youngest fleet in the continent, the aircraft boasts of state-of-the-art features, including fuel efficiency.

“This aircraft adds to Kenya Airways new modern, fuel-efficient and economical portfolio of commercial jets. It will, alongside our other aircraft, contribute significantly towards reducing our operation costs. Cost containment remains a critical area of focus for the business at the moment,” Mr Ngunze added.

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling versions of the successful Next-Generation 737 family with a maximum range of 5,449 km and a cruise speed up to 848 km/h.

It is the second of Kenya Airways’ such aircraft with Boeing Sky Interior. The airline expects four more such aircraft.

The 737-800, featuring the most advanced technology in wings, is a high-speed, fuel-efficient and low-noise model offering reliability, comfort and safety for passengers. The aircraft also has enlarged window surrounds, a contemporary coloured cabin interior and LED mood lighting enhancing the sense of spaciousness.

It adds to Kenya Airways’ fleet that includes B787 Dreamliners, B777-300ERs and Embraer E190 jets.

In addition to having the youngest fleet in Africa, Kenya Airways also boasts of having the largest network of destinations in the continent making it the premier African airline.

About Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 65 destinations worldwide, 38 of which are in Africa and carries over three million passengers annually. It continues to modernize its fleet with its 37 aircraft fleet being one of the most modern in Africa and includes its flagship B787 Dreamliner aircrafts. The on-board service is renowned and the lie-flat business class seat on the wide-body aircraft is consistently voted among the world’s top 10. Most recently it has scooped top awards at the Africa Investor (Ai) Tourism Investor Awards and was declared the Business Airline of the Year in Africa. Kenya Airways takes pride for being in the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub at the new ultra-modern Terminal 1A at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.