Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka said the airline was committed to raising awareness of Kenya’s magical treasures.
“This is to maximize the benefits of air transport, and to support the sustainable development of Kenya’s thriving tourism economy,” he said.
The designs on the airplanes are hinged on the conservation themes in Kenya with the Dreamliner having the last two northern white rhinos in the world (Najin and Fatu) on one side.
Najin and Fatu live on Ol Pejeta Conservancy which is also the largest black rhino sanctuary in East and Central Africa and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees.
On the other side is Tim, the most famous and iconic elephant that lived in Amboseli National Park for over five decades. Tim was one of the last remaining great ‘tuskers”.
The Embraer will have Tim and the king of the jungle; a lion depicting the man-eaters of Tsavo.
“We hope that these images branded on the airplanes will help showcase Kenya’s diversity in wildlife, and the variety of places to visit,” the CEO said.
Najin and Fatu, as the last of their kind, represent the consequences of ignoring the importance of wildlife conservation.