Kenya Airways 787 Returns to Airport After Flight Controls Malfunction
The New York-bound flight turned around over central Africa and landed safely in Nairobi.
The New York-bound flight turned around over central Africa and landed safely in Nairobi.
The start-up carrier has ordered up to 72 Dreamliners.
The optional heavier models can carry more payload or fly longer routes, Boeing said.
The agreement extends the carrier’s partnership with GE Aerospace.
The aircraft will help the carrier grow its international network, officials said.
The airline is looking to maximize capacity amid constraints from air traffic control and a scarcity of available airport gates.
The carrier ordered 30 787s, with options for 30 more.
A new final assembly building will help the manufacturer increase production of its 787 Dreamliner.
The carrier plans to take delivery of the aircraft later this year.
The charter service flew from Perth, Australia, to Los Angeles.