Kenya’s flag carrier, Kenya Airways, has won key awards, emerging as a top performer at the 2024 SkyTeam Aviation Challenge.
KENYA AIRWAYS SKYTEAM SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
The airline won two prestigious awards in the 2024 SkyTeam Aviation Challenge.
Kenya Airways bagged awards for Best Scaled Catering Solution and Best Approach to Scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
“The wins and recognition at the 2024 Aviation Challenge are testament to our commitment to sustainability and innovation. By embracing sustainable aviation fuel, reducing single-use plastics, and fostering collaboration across teams, we are driving meaningful change for the aviation industry and our planet.” Kenya Airways CEO, Allan Kilavuka said.
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SKYTEAM AVIATION CHALLENGE
This year’s competition marked the third edition of the prestigious SkyTeam Aviation Challenge, an annual event organized by the SkyTeam Alliance to recognize innovative solutions that address critical challenges in the aviation industry.
The 2024 challenge focused on scaling previously implemented solutions to drive sustainable impact.
The winners of the SkyTeam Aviation Challenge 2024 were in fact announced at an awards ceremony held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 14-15 January 2024.
BEST SCALED CATERING SOLUTION
Kenya Airways was awarded in the Best Scaled Catering Solution category, recognising the airline for its innovative efforts to reduce single-use plastics onboard.
By introducing traditional African bread baskets and aluminium food containers in economy class, the airline is set to eliminate 24 tons of plastic waste annually.
This is a significant saving and thus worthy of recognition.
BEST APPROACH TO SCALING SAF
In the Best Approach to Scaling SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) category, the carrier was commended for its partnership with a local SAF producer to establish Kenya’s first SAF production plant.
This initiative will deliver affordable SAF to Kenya and the region, create jobs for the Kwale County community, and boost Kenya’s tree cover by cultivating energy seed plants on arid and degraded lands.
BEST TEAM COLLABORATION
Additionally, Kenya Airways received recognition in other categories, including Best Team Collaboration for the Sustainability Champions program.
In fact, this initiative fosters cross-departmental collaboration; Best Climate Literacy for the multi-level sustainability training programs; and special recognition in Scaling SAF, Best Catering Solution, and Airline Participation.
