India proposes mandatory SAF blending from 2027
In India, Business Today reported that India’s aviation sector is set for a major transition from 2027, when airlines will have to start blending sustainable aviation fuel with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The proposed mandate will begin with a 1% blending requirement and rise in phases to 40% by 2040, according to a draft policy circulated by the civil aviation ministry.
The draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels mandates the use of indigenously manufactured SAF and proposes financial and regulatory support for domestic production. It also requires Indian and foreign airlines operating international services to source at least 90% of their annual sector aviation fuel from international airports in India, according to the report.
Under the proposal, the first phase will run from 2027 to 2030, with the SAF blending requirement increasing from 1% to 5%. In the second phase, from 2031 to 2040, the requirement will rise to 40%.
The draft also outlines an innovation fund, a national council and a digital registry to support the implementation of the policy.
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