The government plans to come out with a “special policy” for use of biofuel in the aviation sector, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said today. <\/p>\n
He was speaking at a function to mark India’s first test flight partially powered by biofuel that landed here from Dehradun. <\/p>\n
The 43-minute flight was operated by SpiceJet with a Bombardier Q400 aircraft. <\/p>\n
Gadkari said a “special policy” would be put in place for use of biofuel in the aviation sector. <\/p>\n
A Cabinet note would be moved in this regard, the road transport minister said, adding that the use of biofuel would help in reducing oil import bill. <\/p>\n
Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said efforts are on to have a consumer-friendly, affordable and environment-friendly aviation sector. <\/p>\n
About today’s test flight, SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said it was a “technology demonstrator”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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