Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) highlighted its long-standing partnerships with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Air France at the IATA Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) 2026 held in Guangzhou. The interaction underscored BPCL’s continued collaboration with the two international airlines, including over 102 years of association with KLM and more than four decades of partnership with Air France.
The BPCL delegation included Shri Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing); Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Business Head (Aviation); Shri Anurag Saraogi, Executive Director (Biofuels); and Shri M. Sankar, Executive Director, Mumbai Refinery.
The airline partners were represented by Shri Dave Hedges, Regional Fuel Manager, KLM, and Ms. Sylvie Durand, Fuel Regional Manager, Air France.
Strengthening Aviation Fuel Partnerships
The interaction reaffirmed BPCL’s commitment to providing reliable aviation fuel supplies, maintaining consistent quality and high safety standards, and ensuring seamless services across Indian airports.
The discussions also provided an opportunity for the teams to exchange views on areas of mutual interest and explore ways to further strengthen their operational partnerships. BPCL highlighted its focus on supporting the evolving requirements of the aviation sector through dependable fuel supply and service delivery.
Focus on Aviation Digitalisation and Sustainable Fuel
The teams also discussed BeWinged, BPCL’s aviation automation and digitalisation initiative, and the company’s progress in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
These discussions reflect the growing importance of technology, operational efficiency and sustainable fuel solutions in the aviation energy sector. BPCL’s engagement with its airline partners also highlights its efforts to align aviation fuel services with the changing needs of the global aviation industry.
The long-standing associations with KLM and Air France reflect mutual trust and a shared focus on operational excellence. BPCL stated that it remains committed to strengthening these relationships and exploring new milestones in aviation energy.
