IS 17081:2019 ATF (Kerosene Type, Jet A-1)

Jan. 25, 2019

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in collaboration with Indian Air Force (IAF) has released new standard for bio-jet fuel.

About:

To use bio-jet fuel on all military and civilian aircraft, BIS has in collaboration with IAF, research organisations and the industry brought out a new standard for Aviation Turbine Fuels.
An Indian Standard IS 17081:2019 Aviation Turbine Fuel (Kerosene Type, Jet A-1) containing Synthesised Hydrocarbons, has been formulated.
Significance:
- This standard would enable the oil companies to manufacture bio-jet fuel for the Indian aviation industry.
- These specifications will align Indian standards with current international standards.
- Given the advent of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) by 2027, this is a significant development.