India, July 16 -- Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India.
Partnership Overview
- MoU Signed: Akasa Air and BPCL will collaborate to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in India.
- Framework: Focus on supply and offtake of SAF-blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) at designated airports.
- Long-Term Readiness: Sharing demand forecasts, supporting production planning, and gradually increasing SAF blending as the ecosystem matures.
Strategic Importance
- Alignment with Global Standards: Supports ICAO's CORSIA mandate (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation).
- Policy Advocacy: Joint efforts to strengthen India's SAF ecosystem through knowledge sharing and engagement with government and industry.
- Decarbonization Goals: Directly contributes to India's broader energy transition and net-zero ambitions.
Akasa Air's Sustainability Track Record
- Operates a Boeing 737 MAX fleet with 20% lower fuel burn and emissions.
- Uses SkyBreathe(R) fuel management software to optimize efficiency.
- Voluntarily opted out of water-cannon salutes, conserving over 530,000 litres of water.
BPCL's Role
- Expertise in ref....
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