India to mandate sustainable aviation fuel blending from 2027

A draft policy by the civil aviation ministry requires airlines to blend SAF with ATF starting in 2027.

By SafarSamachar Desk5 Nov 2026, 8:52 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1India's aviation sector will be required to blend Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with conventional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 2027
2The policy is in draft form and has been circulated by the civil aviation ministry

India's aviation sector is poised for a green shift beginning in 2027, when airlines will have to mix Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with conventional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The change follows the release of a draft National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuels by the civil aviation ministry.

The policy remains in draft form and has not yet been finalized. It signals the start of mandatory blending but does not disclose what percentage of SAF will be required or when the requirement will take effect.

What this means for Indian travellers

India is preparing to mandate SAF blending from 2027, but the specific percentages and rollout timeline are still undefined.

More details

When will the mandatory SAF blending requirement take effect for Indian airlines?

The mandatory SAF blending requirement will come into effect for Indian airlines starting January 2027.

Source: The Times of India

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