Under the amendment, ATF is now defined as a mixture of hydrocarbons conforming to IS 1571 specifications or blends with synthetic hydrocarbons under IS 17081 standards, enabling the use of newer fuel variants.Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is produced from renewable feedstocks such as waste oils and fats, sugar and cereals, municipal solid waste, wood and agricultural residues, or CO2, and is blended with ATF to cut emissions. India plans to mandate SAF blending with conventional ATF to reduce carbon emissions from the aviation sector.
