777-300ER

Boeing has announced the delivery of a 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft to GE Capital Aviation Services for lease to Kenya Airways, marking the airline’s first 777-300ER and the largest aircraft in its fleet.

Kenya Airways’ new 777-300ER, which is equipped with GE90-115B engines, has 400 seats and offers enhanced capacity, range as well as improved operating economics for long-distance flights.

The aircraft features USB ports, power sockets and an all-new in-flight entertainment system throughout the cabin, and can fly up to 7,825nm.

Kenya Airways Group managing director and chief executive officer Titus Naikuni said the delivery of this Boeing 777-300ER aircraft marks a key milestone for the company.

"Its long-haul capability is a perfect fit for our network expansion plans as it will enable us serve our existing long range markets much more effectively and facilitate the opening of routes in the near future."

"Its long-haul capability is a perfect fit for our network expansion plans as it will enable us serve our existing long range markets much more effectively and facilitate the opening of routes in the near future," he said.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Africa, Latin America and Caribbean sales vice-president Van Rex Gallard said: "The 777-300ER will be an excellent addition to Kenya Airways’ rapidly expanding long-haul fleet, providing it with greater capacity, range and flexibility on new and existing routes."

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Kenya Airways will take delivery of two additional 777-300ER aircraft, including an additional lease, as part of its ten-year plan ‘Project Mawingu’.

The airline aims to increase its fleet size from 44 aircraft to 107 by 2021 and destinations from the current 62 to 115.

Kenya Airways currently operates an all-Boeing long-distance fleet that includes four 777-200ERs and six 767-300ERs.

Image: The new 777-300ER is the largest aircraft in Kenya Airways’ fleet. Photo: courtesy of the Boeing Company.

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