KENYA AIRWAYS'S MODEL DREAMLINER ON DISPLAY AT THE AIR SHOW FESTIVAL


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 Model Dreamliner on display at Air Show Festival

Kenya Airways expects its first Dreamliner in 2014

NAIROBI DECEMBER 20, 2013– Aviation enthusiasts will this weekend get an opportunity to experience the Boeing 787 Dreamliner during the Kenya Air Show Festival, ahead of its expected delivery to Kenya Airways in 2014.

A model of the aircraft has been set up at the Wilson Airport in Nairobi, the event that is billed as the largest festival of its kind in Africa, for enthusiasts to experience its unique features.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft that will be delivered to Kenya Airways is one of the nine that it has placed an order for.

“We are excited about the expected delivery of our first Dreamliner 787 next year because it will enable us to continue delivering a world class experience to our customers. This aircraft has exciting features that will deliver an unrivaled customer experience,” Dr Naikuni added.

During the Kenya Air Show Festival, Kenya Airways will also be showcasing its modern state-of-the-art fleet during the Kenya Air Show Festival that will be held at the end of the week as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of Kenya’s Independence.

Aviation enthusiasts will also get an opportunity to view the airline’s recently acquired Boeing 777-300ER. The aircraft, which is the largest on the fleet, has a capacity of 400 passengers and can carry over 20 metric tonnes of cargo.

Additionally, Kenya Airways’ Embraer E190 jet will be amongst featuring in the amazing air display which will also include the Kenya Air Force, South African Air Force, helicopters, skydivers and a raft of private and commercial pilots.

According to organizers of the Kenya Air Show Festival, the Aero Club of East Africa, about 20,000 aviation enthusiasts are expected during the two day festival that has attracted key players in the aviation industry.



About Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying  to over 60 destinations worldwide, 40 of which are in Africa and carries over three million passengers annually.  It continues to modernize its fleet with its 45 aircraft fleet being one of the most modern in Africa. 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.  In 2010, it 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 fore front of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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