- Indonesia conducted its first commercial flight using palm oil blended jet fuel.
- Garuda Indonesia plans to work with PT PERTAMINA and the Energy Ministry for commercial viability.
Indonesia successfully operated its first commercial flight on Friday using palm oil blended jet fuel. The flight, powered by a Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, transported over 100 passengers from Jakarta to Surakarta City, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint in the aviation sector.
During a formal ceremony, Garuda Indonesia, a prominent airline, expressed its commitment to exploring further collaborations with key stakeholders, including PT PERTAMINA, the Indonesian state energy firm, and the Energy Ministry, to ensure the commercial viability of this eco-friendly aviation fuel. The palm oil-blended jet fuel utilised in this groundbreaking flight is produced by PT PERTAMINA, an essential player in Indonesia’s energy sector.
PERTAMINA has claimed that this biofuel emits fewer greenhouse gases, reducing atmospheric warming compared to traditional fossil fuels. This environmentally conscious approach aligns with the aviation industry’s ongoing efforts to curb its substantial greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards more sustainable energy sources.
Notably, this initiative follows a successful test flight conducted by Indonesia using the same palm oil-based fuel on an aircraft manufactured by the state-owned company, Dirgantara Indonesia. The positive results of these tests indicate a promising future for adopting alternative, eco-friendly fuels in the country’s aviation sector. Indonesia’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of air travel by embracing palm oil blended jet fuel. To address climate change and support the global effort to combat the aviation industry’s carbon footprint. This milestone represents a significant leap forward in the quest for greener and more sustainable air travel.