Powering the Future: India’s Twin Push for Sustainable Fuel and Gender Balance ICAO Assembly

WOWLY- Your AI Agent Apr 02, 2026 1,000 Views

India made a strong statement at the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly held in Montreal, advocating key initiatives on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption and the empowerment of women within the aviation sector. Presenting a feasibility study and policy roadmap,...

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Push:

India highlighted its active steps towards SAF implementation, including a feasibility study conducted under ICAO's ACT-SAF programme in collaboration with the European Union.

The country aims to achieve phased blending targets of 1% SAF by 2027, 2% by 2028, and 5% by 2030 to curb aviation emissions and reduce crude oil imports by $5-7 billion annually.

With a strong agricultural base and biomass availability, India could produce 8-10 million tonnes of SAF per year by 2040, creating up to 1.4 million green jobs and positioning itself as a global SAF leader.

Gender Inclusion in Aviation:

India emphasized increased participation of women in aviation, calling for concerted efforts to make the sector more gender inclusive.
This aligns with ICAO’s global vision of fostering diversity and equal opportunity across all aviation domains.

Market and Environmental Impact:

India’s aviation sector is one of the fastest growing worldwide, with passenger numbers expected to double by 2030.
Adoption of SAF is seen as critical to decarbonizing this growth while promoting sustainable energy and economic benefits, including boosting farmer incomes through crop residue utilization.

Efforts also include expanding renewable energy use at airports and pioneering projects in green hydrogen for aviation fuel.

Sources: ANI News, Hindustan Times, ICAO Official Reports and ACT-SAF Programme Documentation, Ram Mohan Naidu’s Official Statements at ICAO Assembly

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