India’s first commercial passenger flight using a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend took off from Pune. The flight was operated by an Airbus 320 aircraft, traveling from Pune to Delhi. This marks a significant step in India's journey towards adopting eco-friendly aviation solutions. The use...
India will need around 14 crore liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) per year to achieve a 1% blending target in jet fuel by 2025. A 5% SAF blending target would require approximately 70 crore liters annually. The Indian government is considering a mandate for...
Airbus is looking to partner with Indian companies to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to support the green fuel ecosystem in India. The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry is developing strategies for SAF adoption, with potential mandates starting at 1% blending by 2025, and increasing...
India plans to mandate the use of 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for airlines by 2025, as announced by the Oil Minister. This initiative is part of India's broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote greener alternatives in the aviation sector. The government is...
Honeywell has expressed its readiness to collaborate with Indian refiners to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The focus is on developing and scaling the production of SAF to meet increasing demands for eco-friendly aviation solutions. Honeywell aims to bring its technological expertise to support Indian...
Tata's AirAsia India successfully operated the country’s first commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made in India. The landmark flight took place on May 19, 2023, with the aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi. The sustainable aviation fuel for this flight was produced domestically,...
Praj Industries inaugurated India’s first Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) pilot plant. The plant will produce SAF from ethanol, utilizing advanced AtJ technology. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and enhance India's green fuel production capabilities. Impact: It represents a major step in...
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil) and LanzaJet signed an MoU to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in India. The partnership will use LanzaJet’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to utilize Indian waste and ethanol sources. The agreement was signed during India Energy Week, with significant support...
Airbus and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP) signed an MoU to develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The collaboration aims to support India's aerospace industry's decarbonization through new technology pathways and the commercialization of SAF. Joint efforts include technical assessments, approvals, market access, and...
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) will invest Rs 1,400 crore to establish sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facilities. The facilities will be set up at BPCL’s Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina refineries. BPCL aims to achieve 5% SAF blending by 2030, supporting the Indian government's blending targets....