Nairobi — Budget airline Jambojet has been ranked second on the African continent for having a youthful fleet for the third year running by aviation data and news outlet, ch-aviation.

The subsidiary of Kenya Airways, which was established 10 years ago, has a fleet of eight aircraft with an average age of 5.23.

Uganda Airlines took the top spot on the continent with an average fleet of 4.04 years.

"We are delighted to have received this special recognition from ch-aviation, an important stakeholder in the global aviation industry," its CEO, Karaja Ndegwa, said.

"It's a testament to our continued investment in new aircraft that guarantee comfort, reliability and safety for our passengers and cargo clients," he added.

Jambojet operates seven destinations from its primary hub in Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda (Diani), Lamu, and Goma in the Eastern DRC.

It also operates two routes from its secondary hub in Mombasa.

"Ch-aviation established the Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award to revere airlines worldwide who understand the value and necessity of investing in their fleets, introducing new-generation aircraft that considerably reduce CO2 emissions in the aviation industry and improve fuel economy," Ch-aviation CEO Thomas Jaeger stated.

"Sustainability represents a significant challenge and will continue to require giant leaps forward for the aviation industry."