Washington DC, Feb. 15 -- US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced on Friday (Feb 14) that it has partnered with state-owned oil marketing company Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to advance a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem in India.

Under this collaboration, Boeing and HPCL will explore opportunities to scale up SAF production domestically, support certification of locally produced SAF, and advocate for policies that foster a strong SAF ecosystem in the country, the company said in a statement.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), India has the potential to become a major SAF producer by leveraging its ethanol supplies and abundant lipid feedstocks, including non-edible industrial...