Akasa Air and BPCL Sign MoU to Accelerate SAF Adoption

Akasa Air and BPCL Sign MoU to Accelerate SAF Adoption

• Who: Akasa Air [Indian low-cost airline estd 2021, HQ Mumbai] + Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd [BPCL] MoU July 2026.
• Objective: Promote adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel [SAF] to reduce carbon emissions from aviation.
• Key Details:
  • Support long-term SAF supply by sharing demand projections, aiding production planning, progressively raising blending levels as domestic SAF ecosystem matures.
  • Jointly promote SAF ecosystem through knowledge sharing, policy advocacy, engagement with govt and industry.
  • Focus: Establish framework for supply and offtake of SAF-blended ATF at designated airports across India.
  • Aligns with global standards including ICAO's CORSIA [Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation].
• UPSC Relevance: GS3 - Environment, Sustainable Aviation, Decarbonization, Biofuels.