AVGAS 100 LL, special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles launched

AVGAS 100 LL - an indigenous special aviation fuel meant for piston engine aircrafts and Unmanned Ariel Vehicles produced by Indian Oil has been launched. This product which fuels the aircraft operated by FTOs and Defense forces, is being imported for decades by India. 

Under Prime Minister's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has come up with AV Gas 100 fuel. It will ensure that all Indian flight schools and all other smaller aircrafts that use AV Gas 100 LL are able to buy this from indigenous sources and save money.

This specialised fuel is produced by leveraging the refining strength and in-house expertise of Indian Oil at its Gujarat Refinery. In fact the indigenous fuel is superior compared to the imported grades. AV Gas market is expected to grow from the current $ 1.92 billion to $ 2.71 billion by 2029. A new facility is also being planned to be set up soon to target export opportunities, besides catering to the domestic demand.

AV GAS 100 LL produced by IndianOil’s flagship refinery at Vadodara has been tested and certified by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India. It is a higher-octane Aviation fuel meeting the product specifications with superior performance quality standards, as compared to imported grades. 

The indigenous availability of AV GAS 100 LL will help reduce dependence on imports and address the associated logistical challenges. Country will be able to save precious foreign exchange with the inhouse availability of this product. This will also benefit more than 35 FTOs across India.

Source : PIB