New Delhi: Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday said there is no proposal to blend ethanol with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), calling claims to the contrary "completely false and irresponsible".
His remarks came after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed that the central government was planning to blend ethanol with ATF.
"Sources indicate that the Modi government plans to mix ethanol in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Experts say that this could seriously compromise the safety of flights," Kejriwal said in a post on X.
Naidu said there is no such proposal.
"Spreading misinformation on aviation safety only creates needless anxiety among air travellers. Passenger safety remains the government's highest priority," the minister said in a post on X.
Elaborating, Naidu said ethanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are entirely different and should not be conflated.
"SAF is an internationally certified aviation fuel recognised by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and adopted globally. It undergoes rigorous testing and meets stringent global safety standards," he said.