IAF Aircraft AN-32 Successfully Flight Tested with Indigenous Bio-Jet Fuel
- On 31 Jan 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight tested the take off and landing of its aircraft AN-32, powered with a 10% blend of Indian bio-jet fuel.
- The aircraft took-off from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh and and its performance was validated at Chandigarh Air Base prior to undertaking the operational flight to Leh.
- This is the first time that both engines of the aircraft were powered by the bio-jet indigenous fuel and demonstrates IAF’s capabilities to absorb newer technology, while sponsoring indigenization.
- Bio-jet fuel is produced from non-edible ‘Tree Borne Oils’, grown and procured from the tribal areas of Chhattisgarh state.
Source: PIB