Kenya Airways: The Pride Among Africa Airlines

Kenya Airways has tirelessly improved on its fleetNorthwest AIRLINES, Precision Airlines, East African
and passenger services for the last decade. TheAirlines and Air Malawi, giving passengers a choice of
three-time African Airline of the Year award holder,destinations in Europe, Middle East, Asia and the
retains some of the most technologically soundAmericas. Not only are these partnerships beneficial
airplanes in the world: - the Boeing 777 series. Theto the passengers, the relationships also connect
airline has also expanded its networks into newKenya Airways to many global distribution networks
markets like Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, thethat benefit its daily business operations. Kenya
America's, and Europe. Read on about theAirways continues to expand its horizons with
immeasurable advances the national carrier haspartnerships and extending its route networks with
undertaken over the years.....the addition of new Boeing 777.
Kenya Airways: the pride of AfricaThe U.S Awards for the 777 jetliner
In the next 10-20 years, Kenya Airways aims toOn May 30, 1995, the 777 became the first airplane in
grow into a decidedly dominant carrier in Africa withaviation history to earn U.S Federal Aviation
a notable presence in Asia, Europe and the America'sAdministration (FAA) approval to fly 180-minute
while operating a modern fleet of new airplanes.extended range twin engine operations (ETOPS) at
Kenya Airways was on pace to become aservice entry. On May 4, 1998, the 777-300 achieved
world-class network airline by 2005.another historic milestone by becoming the first
Kenya Airways growing fleetcommercial airplane to receive type certification and
Despite the downturn in the aviation industry caused180-minute ETOPS approval on the same day.
by events in 2001, the last three years have been aThe new distinct look of Premier Class
period of continued growth and innovation for KenyaKenya Airways new Premier Class flat bed seats are
Airways.giving passengers more comfort on long haul routes.
The airline began its growth spurt with delivery of itsIt also includes large overhead compartments to
first Boeing 767-300ER followed by 2 additional 767sprovide passengers with increased stowage capacity.
in June and July of 2001. In 2002, the carrier renewedOut bound as well as centre stowage units are
its regional fleet with the addition of four newdesigned to open downward for convenient loading.
737-700s, making Kenya Airways the first airline inWhen closed, they allow ample overhead clearance.
Sub-Saharan Africa to operate 737-700 with blendedIn-flight Service system
winglets, retiring its last A310.For improved more efficient in-flight service, Kenya
The Boeing 777s specsAirways 777s are equipped with an advanced cabin
The 777 is the most technologically advanced airplanemanagement system. Linked to a computerized
in the world and is available in 5 models: the 777-200,control console, the cabin management system
a 777-200ER (extended range), a larger 777-300 asassists cabin crews with many tasks and allows
well as two as two longer ranger models, theairlines to provide new services for passengers,
777-200LR and the 777-300ER. The 777s seat fromincluding a digital sound system comparable to the
301 up to 368 passengers in a three-classmost state of the art home stereo or disc players.
configuration with a range of 5,210 nautical milesThe 777 Awards
(9,649 km) in the 777-200 to 9,280 nautical milesThe industrial Design Excellence award was awarded
(16,983km) for the 777-200lr (longer range).to the passenger cabin of the new Boeing 777
The growth of Kenya Airwaysjetliner, the first time the industrial Designers Society
As Africa passenger traffic growth to Kenyaof America honored an airplane interior.
continues, so does the need for airplanes that offerA world-wide survey of passengers flying long-range
more range, carry more passengers and that offerroutes in first, business and economy classes
an improved level of comfort.revealed an overwhelming preference for the 777.
Kenya Airways is naturally following the growth pathThe survey found that more than three out of four
of many other long-haul carriers in the industry bypassengers who had flown aboard both the 777 and
improving its regional and international routes.the airbus A330/340 airplanes preferred the Boeing
Passenger demand is creating the need for more777.
frequency and point-to-point routes to and fromThe airline of the Year... i.e. 4 years in a row
Kenya. With its new 767-300ERs and the recentlyOver the last three years, Kenya Airways was
acquired 777-200ER, Kenya Airways is improving itsawarded the airline of the year by the African
long-haul route networks from Nairobi to London,Aviation, Africa's leading industry journal for its
Amsterdam, Dubai, Mumbai, Bangkok and Hong Kong.continuous improvements of its products and
Kenya Airways Partnershipsservices and upholding the highest safety standards
Kenya Airways has grown its partnership with KLM,of its products.