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An-32A transport aircraft
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An-32 transport aircraft
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An-32G transport aircraft
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An-34A transport aircraft
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Detailed explanation-1: -As part of efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to fly an AN-32 transport aircraft modified to operate on 10% blended biodiesel for 200 flight hours in the next six months, said Air Vice Marshal S. K.
Detailed explanation-2: -AN-32 aircraft powered with a 10% blend of Indian bio-jet fuel developed by CSIR-IIP took-off from KushokBakulaRimpochee Airport, Leh. This is the first time that both engines of the aircraft were powered by bio-jet indigenous fuel.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is SpiceJet.
Detailed explanation-4: -Generally, it is made from vegetable oils, sugars, animal fats and even waste biomass, and can be used in existing aviation jet engines without modification. Jatropha oil is suitable for conversion to jet fuel. This biojet fuel has received wide acceptance from the airline industry.
Detailed explanation-5: -In November last year, the home-grown technology of bio-jet fuel was formally approved for use on IAF aircraft. #SaveFuel : In a step to lower import fuel costs by use of biofuels & ethanol-blended fuel, Indian Air Force will start using bio fuels to fly its transport aircraft.