IAF Aircraft AN-32 Successfully Flight Tested with Indigenous Bio-Jet Fuel

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.