Kenya Airways and JamboJet Win Big at The Global SkyTeam Aviation Challenge Awards

Kenya Airways has strengthened its position as a leader in sustainable aviation after winning three awards at The Aviation Challenge 2025. This is the fourth time the airline has been recognised at the global competition for practical solutions that reduce environmental impact across its operations.

Kenya Airways Awards
- Most Impactful Solution – Catering:
Recognized for sustainable inflight catering practices, including recyclable aluminum packaging, bamboo cutlery, paper cups, and canned drinks.

- Game Changer of the Year:
Honored for embedding sustainability into everyday operations across all flights.

- Special Recognition for Collaboration with KLM:
Highlighting their long-term partnership in sharing ideas and accelerating sustainable solutions.

Jambojet Award
- Most Compelling Story: Celebrated for its creative storytelling approach in showcasing sustainability efforts and their impact.

Impact & Significance
- Kenya Airways’ initiatives have helped avoid over 337 tonnes of single-use plastic annually and saved KES 50 million each year.
- The recognition underscores the airline’s leadership in sustainable aviation, proving that environmental responsibility can be integrated into daily operations.
- The awards ceremony took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, bringing together SkyTeam member airlines to showcase scalable solutions for greener aviation.

This is a strong signal that African carriers are not just participating in global sustainability conversations—they’re leading them.