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Can India meet its 2027 Sustainable Aviation Fuel target without raising airfares?
['Swati Ketkar']
Mathrubhumi English
India is preparing for mandatory Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption by 2027, but can it build the infrastructure and keep air travel affordable in time?
India has begun accelerating its plans to introduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as the country prepares to comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
While the government remains optimistic, the bigger question remains: Is India truly ready for Sustainable Aviation Fuel?
Sustainable Aviation Fuel is an alternative to conventional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
Unlike conventional jet fuel, SAF can significantly reduce lifecycle carbon emissions while being compatible with existing aircraft engines and airport fuel infrastructure.