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Excellence
“We are delighted – once again – to be working with Rolls-Royce,
whose name is synonymous with excellence in engineering, as we strive
for excellence in our business activities.
Rolls-Royce technical director Steve Clarke said the Trent had
emerged as a clear winner following thorough evaluation and a close-fought
competition.
“The engine’s performance in hot and high conditions was certainly
key to the outcome,” he added.
The 92,000lb thrust Trent 892s will power the extended range 777s
on international routes from the airline’s main hub in Nairobi.
Kenya Airways becomes the 12th customer for the B-777/Trent combination
and the first in Africa.
The engine has a leading 44% share of firm and option engine business
on the B-777 and it has accumulated more than 3 million hours since
entering service in 1996.
The airline is currently celebrating its silver jubilee – and its
links with Rolls-Royce began with Dart engines for Fokker F27s…moving
more recently to RB211-535s on its Boeing B-757s.
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