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Article: Kenya Airways Signs for Fourth Boeing 777-200ER; Leases 767-300ER.
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- November 15, 2005
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SEATTLE, Nov 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company and Kenya Airways today announced planned additions to the airline's fleet with an order for its fourth 777-200ER and an option for a fifth, as well as plans to lease its sixth 767-300ER in 2006. The 777 ordered is scheduled for delivery in 2007.
Kenya Airways was the first carrier to purchase and operate the Boeing 777 in sub-Saharan Africa, which has contributed to the airline's record profitability and ongoing fleet and network expansion. The airline took delivery of its first 777-200ER in 2004 with the second and third of the model type entering service earlier this year.
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