Cabinet discusses sustainable aviation fuel and hub‑and‑spoke plans amid Middle East tensions

In the same conference, Naidu outlined the government's long‑term vision for the aviation sector. The plan includes promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with a target of 1% SAF blend in international flights by 2027, rising to 2% in 2028 and 5% by 2030. The ministry is negotiating with state refineries – Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum – to produce SAF according to global standards. Additionally, the government aims to develop multiple airport hubs across the country, employing a hub‑and‑spoke model that will link smaller cities to international routes via domestic gateways.