Akasa Air and BPCL operate commercial flight using 1% sustainable aviation fuel

Akasa Air and BPCL jointly operated a commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a step toward greener aviation in India. The flight departed Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 13:05 IST and landed at Goa's Manohar International Airport at 14:30 IST.

The aircraft used a blend containing 1% sustainable aviation fuel mixed with conventional jet fuel. The initiative reflects efforts by the airline and the oil major to reduce aviation's environmental footprint.