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Kenya Airways promotes sustainable aviation fuel, but can Africa go green?

By Sharon Wanga | 1mo ago
Kenya Airways (KQ) has been in existence for 44 years. [File, Standard]

As the global aviation industry races towards net-zero emissions by 2050, Kenya Airways(KQ) is positioning itself as a continental leader in the green revolution.

The airline is working towards Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), producing a tangible impact by blending local production from feedstock with the conventional jet fuel.

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