Akasa Air and BPCL Sign Landmark MoU to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in India

Exam-focused facts from the 21 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Akasa Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 14, 2026, to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in India.
The partnership will develop a framework for supplying SAF-blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) at selected airports to reduce carbon emissions.
The collaboration includes sharing demand forecasts, supporting SAF supply chain growth, and gradually increasing blending levels.
BPCL is developing a 61 KTPA Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility at its Mumbai Refinery to boost domestic SAF production.
The initiative aligns with India's clean energy goals and the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) CORSIA framework.