Aviation
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KLM Flags Off Nairobi–Lolldaiga Cycling Expedition to Champion Circular Sustainability and Aviation Decarbonisation
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has flagged off a cycling expedition from Nairobi to the Lolldaiga Conservancy in central Kenya, marking a unique blend of community-driven environmental action and the airline’s long-term commitment to sustainable aviation. The multi-day ride, covering more than 350 kilometres, aims to raise awareness on waste management and upcycling while supporting local communities. Along the route, cyclists…
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KQ Makes African Aviation History with Landmark Low-Carbon Flight to Cape Town
Kenya Airways (KQ) has marked a significant milestone for African aviation by operating the continent’s first verified low-carbon flight, KQ784, from Nairobi to Cape Town, powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The showcase flight, which operated on Tuesday, demonstrated a major leap forward in the airline’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The flight was powered by 50% Sustainable…
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KLM and Kenya Airways Lead Policy Breakthrough to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in Africa
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Kenya Airways (KQ) have achieved a major milestone in Africa’s clean aviation transition after co-hosting a high-level executive roundtable in Nairobi that resulted in landmark policy recommendations to accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across the continent. For the first time, key aviation stakeholders, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Kenya Civil…
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Kenya Airways Eyes Sustainable Future with Local Aviation Fuel Projects
As global aviation grapples with rising environmental concerns and pressure to decarbonize, Kenya Airways (KQ) is charting a forward-looking path by investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other green initiatives. The national carrier has begun laying the groundwork to develop local SAF feedstock, in partnership with stakeholders from government, industry, and academia. The initial focus is on Kenya’s coastal…
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