India Reviews SAF Adoption Plan Ahead of 2027 CORSIA Mandate

India's Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu reviewed the country's preparedness for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption and compliance with the CORSIA framework. The draft SAF policy is in its final stages, with a focus on cost-effective production and supply chain development to minimize the burden on airlines and passengers. The mandatory phase of CORSIA begins on January 1, 2027, and India is working to be fully ready by then. Multiple ministries, including civil aviation, petroleum, environment, and energy efficiency bodies, are coordinating on SAF pathways, certification, and drop-in fuel logistics. The review signals India's intent to meet global carbon reduction targets for international aviation while keeping operational costs manageable. This is a key development for anyone tracking low-carbon fuel mandates and aviation sector decarbonization in emerging markets.