Akasa Air and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India. The partnership aims to establish a framework for the supply and offtake of SAF-blended Aviation Turbine Fuel at designated airports, while also focusing on long-term supply readiness through demand forecasting and phased blending increases as the domestic ecosystem matures. The collaboration supports India's broader decarbonization goals and aligns with global frameworks like ICAO's CORSIA mandate. Both organizations will engage in knowledge sharing, policy advocacy, and stakeholder outreach to strengthen the SAF ecosystem. Akasa Air's Boeing 737 MAX fleet, which reduces fuel use and emissions by 20 percent compared to older aircraft, and its use of SkyBreathe fuel management software, complement these efforts. This announcement underscores a concrete step toward reducing aviation emissions in India, though details on blending targets, production capacity, and timelines remain unspecified. The partnership signals growing corporate interest in SAF as a key lever for aviation decarbonization, but actual impact will depend on production scale-up and cost competitiveness.
