New Delhi: The Centre on Monday launched indigenously-developed AVGAS 100 LL, a particular aviation gas meant for piston engine plane and unmanned ariel automobiles.
The gas has been developed by Indian Oil Company.
“AV GAS 100 LL produced by Indian Oil’s flagship refinery at Vadodara has been examined and licensed by Directorate Common of Civil Aviation (DGCA). It’s a higher-octane Aviation gas assembly the product specs with superior efficiency high quality requirements, as in comparison with imported grades,” the Ministry of Petroleum & Pure Fuel stated in a press release.
Union minister for petroleum and pure fuel Hardeep Singh Puri, whereas launching the gas at Hindon air base, stated, “We’re present process a outstanding transformation which is sort of revolutionary. We’re decreasing dependence on imported fuels by selling biofuel mixing, inexperienced hydrogen and introduction of electrical automobiles.”
The minister stated the launch of indigenous AV GAS 100 LL is essential to serve the wants of a thriving aviation trade with improve in footfall on airports, rise in variety of plane and Flying Coaching Organisations (FTOs) in trainee plane for pilot coaching in future.
As demand for air transport in India is predicted to extend manifolds sooner or later, there’s going to be an enormous demand for educated pilots additionally. And for this, the variety of FTOs can also be anticipated to extend considerably, he added.
Presently, India is importing this product from European nations.
Indian Oil Corp’s chairman Shrikant Vaidya stated, “Indian Oil is proud to introduce this specialised gas by leveraging our refining energy and in-house experience. Actually the indigenous gas is superior in comparison with the imported grades. AV Fuel market is predicted to develop from the present $1.92 billion to $2.71 billion by 2029. We plan to arrange a brand new facility quickly to focus on export alternatives, moreover catering to the home demand.”
“I’m assured that the superior high quality we provide, mixed with aggressive pricing, will give us a big edge within the international market and open a brand new chapter in India’s journey of self-reliance,” he added.
The home manufacturing of AVGAS 100 LL produced by Indian Oil at its Gujarat Refinery will make flying coaching extra reasonably priced in India.
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