In Kenya, Business Day Africa reported that Kenya Airways has been selected as the sole African airline to lead the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) SAF Registry. The move follows Kenya Airways’ earlier trials in October where it used SAF on a long-haul flight from Nairobi to Amsterdam. This pilot flight was the first in Africa to test SAF, generating crucial data to inform policies, regulations, and industry best practices, according to the report. The SAF registry, set to launch in the first quarter of 2025, will allow airlines globally to purchase SAF and claim its environmental benefits for regulatory compliance, regardless of production location. “SAF is key to aviation’s decarbonization,” said IATA Director General Willie Walsh. “Airlines are eager to use SAF, and the SAF Registry will meet the critical needs of all stakeholders, aiding the global effort to scale up SAF production.” The registry’s pilot phase is supported by 17 national airlines, including IAG, six national authorities, OEMs like Airbus, Boeing, and GE Aerospace, and fuel producer World Energy, the report added.
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