McDonnell Douglas (MD-83)

The MD83 has a flying duration of 7 hours (2540 nautical miles), self-start capability, forward and integral and ventral airstairs, and can carry up to 167 passengers in an economy class configuration or can be converted to a mixed business and economy class configuration seating with 12 business class seats and 146 economy. Alternatively, it can accommodate 50 VIP Business Class seats. It is available from home base Nairobi or globally for ad hoc charter and short or medium term wet lease (ACMI: Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance). The self-start capability and integral airstairs make this aircraft a versatile solution for passenger transport requirements to airports lacking extensive ground support equipment (GSE).