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Kenya Airways received its first Boeing
777-200ER (Extended Range) earlier this week during a celebration that included the airplane and two Kenya Air Force
fighter jets dazzling onlookers while flying over Nairobi.
The airplane is the first 777 regularly operating in sub-Saharan Africa and the first
airplane in the region powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engines. During the
fly-over, observers enjoyed a close look at Kenya Airways' new flagship airplane
when the flight crew circled the 777-200ER around the city at an altitude of 1,000
feet (305 meters).
Kenya Airways
has two additional 777-200ERs on order, scheduled to be delivered in 2005.
"Kenya Airways is clearly committed to transporting its passengers in great
comfort and with exceptional efficiency," said Mike Smith, Boeing regional sales
director. "Its future is bright and two additional 777s will enhance its new routing
opportunities."
The ceremony was punctuated by dancing and synchronized drumming by local
tribal members, and musical performances by well-known Kenyan artists.
Kenya Airways' 777-200ER is the first airplane to incorporate Boeing's enhanced
lighting system, offering improved passenger comfort through a number of
colored lighting scenarios. The system is based on Boeing studies of how
passengers are impacted by the in-flight cabin environment. |
