Kenya nears 777 freighter lease as it maintains ambition for large cargo share

Kenya Airways is maintaining an ambitious target of 40% cargo market share, and is nearing an agreement to acquire a Boeing 777 freighter. Chief executive George Kamal, speaking during a half-year briefing, said the airline gave up a capacity arrangement with a 747-400 freighter after fuel costs soared earlier this year. “That really became a burden…