Kenya Airways eyes more routes with third Dreamliner

KQ incoming Chief Executive Mbuvi Ngunze (right), cuts the ribbon to welcome the airline’s second Boeing 787 Dreamliner recently. He is assisted by Captain Paul Mwangi, Director Flight Operations and Captain John Mathias Kimani who flew the new aircraft. [PHOTO: FILE]

Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Airways (KQ) has received a third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - catapulting the national carrier to pole position on the continent. The aircraft landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport last Sunday, flown by Captain John Mathias Kimani, who is also the Boeing 787 fleet manager.

Chief Executive Titus Naikuni said the delivery of the third Boeing 787 seals KQ’s position in the African skies as the airline with the largest network on the continent, and the youngest and most modern fleet. “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,” noted Naikuni.