India's Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu held a meeting with stakeholders to review the country's readiness for adopting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The discussion covered SAF production, certification, supply chain development, and compliance with CORSIA, the global carbon reduction framework for international aviation. The draft SAF policy is in its final stages, with inter-ministerial consultations ongoing. The minister emphasized minimizing the burden on passengers and airlines by identifying the most cost-effective pathways from production to airport delivery. Officials from multiple ministries, airlines, airport operators, and oil marketing companies attended. The goal is to be fully prepared before the mandatory phase of CORSIA begins on January 1, 2027.
