by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) On May 19, 2023, low cost air carrier AIX Connect operating as AirAsia India, conducted the country's first commercial passenger flight using an indigenously produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.
AirAsia India flight i5-767, from Pune (PNQ) to Delhi (DEL) was fueled with a 1 percent blend of indigenously produced SAF supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in partnership with Praj Industries Ltd.
The SAF sourced for this initiative by Praj Industries was made possible through a partnership with Gevo using Gevo’s Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) technology to produce SAF using bio-based feedstock.
This historic achievement for the country of India of flying with carbohydrate-based alcohol to jet SAF showcases the incredible potential of utilizing locally sourced feedstock. It highlights the critical role of the farming community in India’s journey towards energy independence and sustainable growth. Gevo is proud to partner with Praj Industries in developing innovative solutions that contribute to a greener future, commented Dr Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo.
Praj Industries produced SAF samples at its state-of-the-art R&D facility, Praj Matrix, which underwent rigorous testing at IOCL laboratories before being blended for the special flight.
Showcasing the capability to fly using locally produced SAF is a historic moment for India. This is another demonstration of the important role of the farming community in India’s journey towards energy independence and green growth, said Pramod Chaudhari, Founder and Chairman of Praj Industries. READ MORE
Gevo and Praj commit to commercializing sustainable aviation fuel in India (Bioenergy International)
GEVO APPLAUDS INDIA’S FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT USING SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL UTILIZING GEVO’S ALCOHOL TO JET TECHNOLOGY (Gevo/Globe Newswire)
AirAsia India, Praj and IOCL join hands to fly first commercial flight in India powered by a blend of ‘indigenous’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Travel Daily Media)
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