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Indonesia to Launch Biofuel for Jets at Two Major Airports in 2027

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia plans to implement sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a 1% bioavtur blend starting in 2027, initially on international flights from Soekarno-Hatta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai airports.
  • The gradual approach aims to ensure safety and compliance with international standards, with a long-term goal of reaching a 30-50% SAF blend by 2060.
  • Successful trials using Pelita Air and Garuda Maintenance Facility have confirmed the safety and compatibility of bioavtur with existing aircraft engines.

Indonesia is set to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with a 1% bioavtur blend, marking a significant step towards reducing emissions in its aviation sector. The initial phase, slated for 2027, will focus on international flights departing from Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Banten and I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali.

It will apply only to two airports with international flights; Soekarno-Hatta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International airports.

— Sokhib Al RokhmanThe Director of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations at the Ministry's Civil Aviation DG explains the initial scope of the SAF implementation.

The Ministry of Transportation has opted for a cautious, gradual approach, starting with a 1% blend to ensure the safe and effective implementation of bioavtur in accordance with international aviation operational standards. This strategy contrasts with some countries that have already adopted higher SAF blending mandates.

Recent trials conducted between August and December 2025 using Pelita Air's Airbus A320 aircraft on domestic routes proved successful. These tests, along with technical assessments at Garuda Maintenance Facility, confirmed that bioavtur is compatible with existing aircraft engines and requires no modifications, alleviating concerns about operational safety.

The Ministry will initially set the SAF blend at one percent to ensure safe, effective, and compliant implementation in accordance with international aviation operational standards.

— Sokhib Al RokhmanSokhib Al Rokhman explains the rationale behind the initial 1% blend.

Looking ahead, Indonesia aims to progressively increase the SAF blend ratio, targeting approximately 30-50% by 2060. This long-term vision aligns with global efforts to decarbonize air travel. The Ministry of Transportation will closely monitor the supply from state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina, which is expanding its production capacity, before considering any increases in the blend ratio.

bioavtur use requires no aircraft engine replacement since all technical tests have been conducted through Garuda Maintenance Facility's test cell facilities.

— Sokhib Al RokhmanSokhib Al Rokhman highlights the compatibility of bioavtur with existing aircraft engines.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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