Air India And IOC Sign MoU For Supply Of SAF
Tata-owned Air India and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a MoU on August 19, 2025 under which, IOC will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the airline.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Shailesh Dhar, Executive Director (Aviation), Indian Oil and Mr. P Balaji, Group Head – GRC and Corporate Affairs, Air India. Also present were Mr. AS Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil and Mr. Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India, and other officials.
SAF is a biomass aviation fuel made from either plant or animal sources or oils such as waste oils, palm oil, etc. It is blended with regular aviation fuel and can be used in existing aircrafts with minimal modifications.
The MoU is among a series of measures that Air India has initiated to towards adopting green practices. It is reinventing itself as an airline with one of the lowest carbon emitting fleets. In addition to using SAF, the airline also is using measures such as single engine taxing and autonomous EV towing to save jet fuel. A press release from the airline said these efforts align with India’s broader push for green aviation, which includes India’s target of 5% SAF blending by 2030 and the development of SAF supply chains across the country.
Commenting on the MoU, Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India said, “Through this MoU with IndianOil, Air India is committed to support the Government of India’s initiatives to promote sustainable development in the aviation sector and to further its own sustainability goals to achieve the IATA Net Zero by 2050 target.”
AS Sahney, Chairman, IndianOil added, “The signing of this MoU with Air India represents a strategic step in India’s transition to sustainable aviation. With our ISCC-CORSIA-certified SAF from Panipat, IndianOil is ready to provide a sustainable fuel solution that will help decarbonize air travel. Partnering with India’s flagship carrier, we are aligning national growth with global climate goals and setting a benchmark for the industry.”
