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Which Fuel is Used in Aeroplane/Helicopter/Jet & Types of Aircraft Fuels?

What is Aviation Fuel?

Which Fuel is Used for Rockets?

Here is a table listing different types of aircraft and the fuels they are run by:

Aircraft Type Fuel Type
Passenger Plane Jet-A, Jet-A1
Business Jet Jet-A1
Regional Jet Jet-A
Piston Engine Plane Avgas
Turboprop Plane Jet-A
Heavy Lift Cargo Plane Jet-A
Long-Range Passenger Plane Jet-A
Private Jet Jet-A1
Helicopter Jet-A
Helicopter Jet-A, Jet-A1
Fighter Jet Jet-A
Military Transport Aircraft Jet-A

SAF can be blended with these traditional fuels for the aircraft types listed above.

What is the Current Price of Aviation Fuel in India?

You should know that fuel prices change with the economic conditions and other related factors.

ATF Prices in Metros (Rupees/Kl) for Domestic Airlines from July 1, 2024 are as follows:

Metropolitan Cities ATF Prices
Kolkata ₹1,02,635.53
Chennai ₹99,573.79
Delhi ₹96,148.38
Mumbai ₹89,908.31

These are some of the essential details that answer your query on what fuel an aeroplane uses.

Having a detailed knowledge on this topic will help you understand how an airplane operates and the fuel requirement.

Now that you know about the fuel used in aeroplanes and variants, don’t forget to share it with your friends.

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