Kenya Airways completed the first flight with a 50% reserve of SAF fuel.

Kenya Airways successfully completed its first flight, 50% consisting of sustainable aviation fuel, on the Nairobi-Cape Town route, the airline announced on October 23. SAF, produced from hydro-treated esters and fatty acids feedstock, including waste cooking oil, was verified in accordance with recognized certification systems to ensure traceability and transparency. The flight was operated using a mass balance system, in line with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation and the Book & Claim principles of the International Air Transport Association. "This flight demonstrates what can be achieved through collaboration and innovation. It marks a step towards practical solutions that reduce our environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency," said Hellen Mwariri, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Kenya Airways. The airline is collaborating with government bodies, local innovators, and international partners, including IATA, SkyTeam, ...