Hyderabad, March 25 : Boeing, SpiceJet, and CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) on Friday announced that they are working together to explore possibilities for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Indian aviation industry to reduce carbon emissions. The companies will work together to leverage SAF supply from CSIR-IIP, Dehradum and its production partners and licensees to help SpiceJet decarbonize its fleet. SAF would reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 65 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle with the potential to reach 100 per cent in the future. “This expanded work with Boeing, with whom we already share a strong partnership through the highly efficient 737 MAX, along with the IIP, who are the frontrunners for developing SAF in India, is a step in the journey to ensure air travel is sustainable for future generations, said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet. “Our Institute is the first and currently the only organization in India that is developing a fully indigenous SAF in the country, for the country. We are delighted to partner with SpiceJet and Boeing to contribute to making the Indian skies cleaner and greener,” said Anjan Ray, Director, CSIR-IIP. SAF is certified for commercial use and can be blended with traditional jet fuel without modifications to airplanes, engines, or fueling infrastructure. In 2021, Boeing committed to deliver its commercial airplanes capable and certified to fly on 100 per cent SAF by 2030. KNR ING