Akasa Air and BPCL partner to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption in India

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India.

Partnership Overview
- MoU Signed: Akasa Air and BPCL will collaborate to advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in India.
- Framework: Focus on supply and offtake of SAF-blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) at designated airports.
- Long-Term Readiness: Sharing demand forecasts, supporting production planning, and gradually increasing SAF blending as the ecosystem matures.

Strategic Importance
- Alignment with Global Standards: Supports ICAO’s CORSIA mandate (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation).
- Policy Advocacy: Joint efforts to strengthen India’s SAF ecosystem through knowledge sharing and engagement with government and industry.
- Decarbonization Goals: Directly contributes to India’s broader energy transition and net-zero ambitions.

Akasa Air’s Sustainability Track Record
- Operates a Boeing 737 MAX fleet with 20% lower fuel burn and emissions.
- Uses SkyBreathe® fuel management software to optimize efficiency.
- Voluntarily opted out of water-cannon salutes, conserving over 530,000 litres of water.

BPCL’s Role
- Expertise in refining and distribution to enable SAF supply.
- Digital transformation initiatives like Be-Winged for operational efficiency.
- Commitment to green energy and aviation decarbonization.

This MoU is a milestone because it moves SAF adoption from pilot projects toward scalable implementation in India’s aviation sector. It also signals that Indian carriers are beginning to align with global sustainability frameworks, which is crucial as international routes increasingly require compliance with SAF and carbon reduction mandates.