Delhi, 15 September 2025 – The Asian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) and the SAF Association, India (SAFA) are proud to announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the development and adoption of SAF.

This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to building the right framework conditions for SAF at scale across Asia, the Pacific and the Middle-East. By joining forces, ASAFA and SAFA, India will leverage their expertise, networks, and advocacy efforts to strengthen the SAF ecosystem, foster synergies, and drive the aviation sector’s transition toward a sustainable future.

Fabrice Espinosa, CEO of ASAFA:

“At ASAFA, we are committed to accelerating SAF deployment across Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East. Partnering with ISAFA is an important milestone—together, we can shape the right conditions for SAF to scale and become a key pillar of aviation’s decarbonization.”

Rohit Kumar, Secretary General, SAF Association, India:

“SAF Association is a collective platform for catalysing and shaping India's SAF roadmap by aligning efforts with global initiatives. Through collaboration, technology, and policy, we can make India a SAF powerhouse. This partnership is a crucial step to strengthen SAF development in India and the wider region. Together, we can drive forward aviation’s transformation and progress toward Net Zero.”

About SAF Association, India: SAFA is India’s premier industry-led initiative committed to accelerating the development, adoption, and large-scale deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). We work closely with stakeholders across the SAF value chain including feedstock providers, fuel producers, technology developers, certifiers, airlines, and government bodies to build a resilient and climate-smart aviation ecosystem aligned with global sustainability goals.