The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Wednesday issued a formal clarification denying media reports that claimed it had asked international airport operators to share details about aviation fuel stocks in view of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
In its official statement, AAI addressed the media reports which suggested that the authority had sought information regarding the availability of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) and projected fuel requirements at international airports due to the evolving situation in the Middle East. The authority firmly rejected these claims.
"AAI categorically denies these reports," the statement read.
The authority made it clear that it had not contacted any airport operator, either formally or informally, to provide details about existing fuel stocks or estimated fuel needs. It described the reports suggesting such communication as "false and factually incorrect."
AAI further clarified its role, stating that it functions strictly as an airport operator and an air navigation service provider. It emphasised that it does not monitor, regulate or oversee aviation fuel inventories at airports.
Reaffirming its mandate, the authority said it remains committed to the safe, secure and efficient management of airport infrastructure. It also advised against circulating unverified or incorrect information.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) categorically denies media reports claiming it has sought details on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) stock positions at international airports.
— Airports Authority of India (@AAI_Official) March 3, 2026
AAI has not asked formally or informally any airport operator to furnish details regarding fuel stocks or…
According to Economic Times, the clarification comes a day after certain reports, quoting sources, claimed that AAI had requested international airport operators to submit information about fuel availability and projected requirements for the next seven days.
Quoting the media report ET reported that the exercise was described as a precautionary step in the context of the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Those earlier reports had stated that following directions from the civil aviation ministry, AAI had asked for details such as current fuel supply levels, average daily fuel consumption, estimated needs for the coming week and the next scheduled fuel replenishment date.
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