Kenya Airways has operated Africa's first intra-African flight using 50% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The flight flew from Nairobi to Cape Town, and was part of the SkyTeam Aviation Challenge 2025.
The SAF attributes were derived from hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) feedstocks, such as used cooking oil and other waste materials.
“This flight shows what can be achieved through collaboration and innovation. It’s a step toward practical solutions that reduce our impact while keeping operations efficient,” said Hellen Mwariri, chief strategy and innovation officer at Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways said it is working closely with government bodies, local innovators and global partners such as IATA, SkyTeam, and AFRAA to establish domestic SAF production capabilities in Kenya by 2026.