Kenya Airways' biggest passenger jet returns home after decade-long lease [Courtesy/KQ]
Kenya Airways has officially brought home its largest passenger jet, a Boeing 777-300ER, following the conclusion of a decade-long sublease to Turkish Airlines.
The massive 400-seat wide-body aircraft touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on July 7, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s strategy to aggressively rebuild its post-pandemic network capacity.
"Our Boeing 777-300ER has officially returned to our fleet, marking another milestone as we continue connecting Africa to the world. Karibu nyumbani," the national carrier wrote on X.
— Official Kenya Airways (@KenyaAirways) July 7, 2026
