KLM celebrating a centenary in the aviation business

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In the 50 years that KLM has flown to East Africa, the airline has become a major player in regional aviation, backed by a strong global network, connecting East Africa to the rest of the world.

On innovation at KLM
- Innovation is at the heart of our business. At KLM, we have adopted a step-change approach to innovation where we pursue both incremental improvements to our operations and radical innovation to create opportunities for growth. Customer-centric innovation is very important for us as an airline. We are therefore accelerating the digital transformation of our business while developing new products that give our customers memorable experiences.
On sustainability at KLM
- Sustainability is a key strategic area for KLM. The airline is committed to deliver value over the long term to all our stakeholders without compromising the interests of future generations or damaging the planet.
- Sustainability is a part of KLM’s DNA; we live by that mantra in everything we do. Our approach to sustainability covers three domains - operations, employees and customers.
- The acquisition of the new 787-10 aircraft is instrumental in KLM’s sustainability quest to reduce our carbon footprint by 20% given the reduced noise levels and higher fuel efficiency.
- KLM has always been committed to driving a sustainable future for aviation. We have a proven track record and are continuously investing and innovating to make our products and processes more sustainable.
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KLM celebrating a centenary in the aviation business

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