KQ acquires fastest passenger jet

Kenya Airways in collaboration with Brazilian aerospace firm, Embraer S.A. on Wednesday showcased the capabilities of Embraer passenger jet, the E190-E2. The E190 Advanced Range (AR) aircraft from Embraer‘s factory in San Jose Dos Campos, Brazil, joins the existing fleet of Embraer 190, making it the largest E190 operator in Africa.

E-jet E190-E2 is a medium-range jet airliner developed by Embraer, succeeding the original E-Jet. It was first launched during the Paris Air Show in 2013.

Speaking during the Embraer demo and static display ceremony in Nairobi, Embraer’s VP for Sales and Marketing Africa and Middle East Raul Villaron stated that the debut of E190-E2 in Nairobi is a great achievement that confirms the relationship with the Kenyan Airways. He also indicated that the Jet is the world’s fastest and the most efficient passenger airline.

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“The debut of the E190-E2 in Nairobi, is a epoch-making moment in our long term and successful relationship with Kenya Airways. It cuts fuel burn by more than 17 per cent and is the quickest passenger jet in the world today, both inside the cabin and out delivering significant cost efficiencies for airlines and an improved passenger,” he stated.

Besides improved comfort with more shoulder room, the E190 will offer state of the art in-flight entertainment technology.

It also has a wider aisle and more spacious cabin than its E170 predecessor with a capacity of 98 to 106.

Kenya Airways Chief Operating Officer, Jan de Vegt said that they had a good relationship with the Embraer since the acquisition of Embraer E190 in 2010. He also reiterated that the planes have facilitated them in finding new routes.

“We have had good commercial ties with Embraer, since we acquired our first Embraer E190 In 2010. We have used these planes for the past eight years to boost our fleet and have been very useful in servicing new routes and frequencies in our growing Africa network,” he said.

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