Sustainable Aviation Fuel May Cost 2-3 Times More than Conventional Jet Fuel: Centre’s Draft Policy

Sustainable aviation fuel may cost 2-3 times more than conventional jet fuel: Centre’s draft policy

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an alternative fuel made from non-petroleum feedstocks that reduces air pollution from air transportation, according to the US Department of Energy.

Government prepares draft sustainable aviation fuels policy; moots mandatory blending in ATF from 2027

The civil aviation ministry has circulated the draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels which mandates use of only indigenously manufactured SAF to be blended with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

Draft SAF policy proposes 90 per cent local fuel uplift for international airlines

Draft SAF policy mandates 90% international fuel uplift from India for airlines, with tax/financial support and SAF blending targets under CORSIA.

Govt proposes mandatory blending in ATF from 2027; draws up sustainable aviation fuel policy

The government has proposed that airlines will have to start mandatorily blending of sustainable aviation fuel and it will be flagged of with 1 per cent from 2027. A draft policy circulated by the civil aviation ministry has said that at least 90 per cent of the annual SAF requirement for international flights has to be sourced from India.