PIC: Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-800 & South African Airways Boeing 737-800

 

 

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner preparing for departure while a South African Airways 737-800 is seen in the distance taxiing to the runway. Picture of the day thanks to Airway Magazine.

Source: Airway Magazine

Update: Kenya Airways Boeing 787 Routes

Note: New schedule includes Johannesburg

As of 03FEB14

eff 18APR14 Nairobi – Johannesburg 3 weekly (until 01JUN14)
KQ762 NBO0830 – 1145JNB 788 567
KQ763 JNB1415 – 1925NBO 788 567
On Nairobi – Paris CDG route, where Boeing 787 aircraft scheduled to enter operations from 01JUN14, the airline’s planned 787 operation (departure days from NBO) as follow:
01JUN14 – 06JUL14 Day x1
07JUL14 – 04AUG14 Daily
05AUG14 – 10SEP14 Day x7 (Day 7 operated by 767-300ER)
11SEP14 – 25OCT14 Day x13
Planned Boeing 787 operation on following routes remain unchanged:
Nairobi – Mombasa 14APR14 – 29MAY14 4 weekly
KQ900 NBO0730 – 0830MBA 788 13
KQ904 NBO1430 – 1530MBA 788 13
KQ901 MBA1100 – 1200NBO 788 13
KQ905 MBA1800 – 1900NBO 788 13
Nairobi – Dar es Salaam 15APR14 – 30MAY14 4 weekly
KQ910 NBO0900 – 1025DAR 788 24
KQ912 NBO1655 – 1820DAR 788 24
KQ911 DAR1255 – 1420NBO 788 24
KQ913 DAR2050 – 2215NBO 788 24

Source: AirlineRoute

Kenya Airways Initial Boeing 787 Schedule

As of 31JAN14

Kenya Airways has outlined its initial Boeing 787-8 operational schedule. The airline plans to begin 787 operation from 14APR14 with flights to Mombasa and Dar es Salaam, although this remains subject to change. By June 2014, the Dreamliner begins long-haul service. Planned Boeing 787-8 operation as follow. Note additional changes remains possible and additional routes being added is also likely.

 

eff 14APR14 Nairobi – Mombasa 4 weekly (until 28MAY14)
KQ900 NBO0730 – 0830MBA 788 13
KQ904 NBO1430 – 1530MBA 788 13
KQ901 MBA1100 – 1200NBO 788 13
KQ905 MBA1800 – 1900NBO 788 13
eff 15APR14 Nairobi – Dar es Salaam 4 weekly (until 29MAY14)
KQ910 NBO0900 – 1025DAR 788 24
KQ912 NBO1655 – 1820DAR 788 24
KQ911 DAR1255 – 1420NBO 788 24
KQ913 DAR2050 – 2215NBO 788 24
eff 01JUN14 Nairobi – Paris CDG operational frequency varies. Daily service from 01JUL14 to 07SEP14
KQ112 NBO2245 – 0620+1CDG 788 D
KQ113 CDG1055 – 2025NBO 788 x2
KQ113 CDG1100 – 2030NBO 788 2
The configuration of Boeing 787-8 is C30Y204, with 2-2-2 layout in Business Class, 3-3-3 in Economy.

Source: Airlineroute

PICS: Departing Harare International Airport

 

Completed section of the Joshua Nkomo Expressway leading to Harare International Airport. Progress is moving at a snails pace. Once completed the dual carriage will cut down travel time into Harare CBD.

 

Driving past the Air Zimbabwe hanger as you enter into Harare International Airport. The section of the road is still under construction.

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-800 dreamliner begins boarding while an Egyptair Boeing 737-800 in Star Alliance colours is parked for the day waiting for its evening departure back to Cairo via Dar es Salaam.

A view of the terminal and control tower with beautiful skies above.

 

 

All three African Star Alliance carriers lined up at Harare International Airport, South African Airways, Egyptair and Ethiopian Airlines.