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News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

Fuel

Air BP Sterling Card Enters U.S. Market with Signature

The move expands the Air BP payment card's network to more than 700 locations including its first in the U.S.
Environment

Solar Impulse 2 Attempts Flight from Spain to Egypt

The goal of the journey is to showcase the possibilities of clean technology and renewable energy in aviation.
Fuel

Safran Partners On Safety Line Fuel Saving Solution

Joining forces with a data analysis company, the French engine maker believes it can help airlines cut up to eight percent of their fuel consumption.
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Air BP Introduces New Environmental Service

Here in Geneva, the global fuel provider is rolling out an enhanced suite of services aimed at reducing industry carbon emissions.
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London City Growth Signifies European Expansion For Avfuel

Contract fuel provider Avfuel continues to expands its network in Europe
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Airlines

Nigerian Airlines in Crisis as Fuel Shortage Worsens

Local carriers forced to cancel flights for lack of jet-A
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Fuel Cards and Suppliers

Operators look to fuel as a cost they can control.
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Phillips 66 Aviation Expands Contract Fuel Program

Its contract fuel program, Partners-Into-Plane, now allows Part 91 corporate and Part 135 charter operators to participate in the program.
Fuel

Fifth Bio-based Jet Fuel Approved by FAA

The FAA was a key participant in the testing and approval of Alcohol to Jet Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene
Fuel

Air BP Takes Stake in Flight Planner RocketRoute

Air BP is investing in the cloud-based flight planning system developer RocketRoute.
Fuel

World Fuel Expands Partnership with Deer Jet

Under new agreement, World Fuel will provide bizav support solutions for Deer Jet’s five FBOs and handling subsidiary Honor Aviation.
Fuel

Reignwood Takes Delivery of First Twin Otter in China; Orders 49 More

Over the next 12 months, Reignwood will establish a Twin Otter completions and service facility, as well as a pilot training center, in Zhuhai.
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Swift Fuels Introduces Unleaded 94UL Avgas Nationwide

The STC’d fuel is available for aircraft with mogas STCs, light sport aircraft and more.
FBOs

Firm Offers 30-day Terms for Bizav Handling in Russia

Company said its program “has no competitors in the Russian business aviation market,” where cash-on-demand for bizcraft services and fueling is the norm.
Fuel

Oslo Airport Achieves a Key First with Biofuel Delivery

Norwegian airport authority Avinor partnered with Air BP and SkyNRG to supply biofuel from Oslo's main fuel farm.
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Fuel

ForeFlight Acquires JetFuelX

With JetFuelX, users can manage fuel card memberships and aircraft profiles, as well as view jet-A prices available at the planned destination.
Environment

Air BP Offers Carbon Offsets for NBAA S&D Attendees

The initiative is being managed by BP Target Neutral, which invests in carbon credits that support low-carbon development projects around the world.
Airlines

Partners Plan for Large-Scale Biofuel Delivery in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport aims to cut aircraft carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2037
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Fuel

Total Aviation Software Now a Go

The new aviation management platform promises to help businesses smooth their operations.
Fuel

Honeywell’s goFuel app Allows Pilots To Digitally Store Fuel Cards

Purchasing jet fuel right from your iPhone is here.
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Fuelerlinx Improves Tankering Accuracy With Flight Plan Data

The fuel management software provider can now interface with flight planning companies to offer better tankering advice.
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ENOC To Make Major Infrastructure Announcement On Monday

Jet fuel supplier has seen sales increasing almost fivefold since 2001.
Fuel

Biofuels Still Have to Solve Economic Conundrum

Environmental benefit proven in principle but difficult to estimate over a life cycle.
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Environment

Viability of Aviation Biofuels Remains Distant, Say Experts

The main challenge remains economics but organizing collection of raw materials also presents difficulties.
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Fuel

Tankering Benefits Tangible and Achievable

There are many ways to calculate whether to carry extra fuel that is cheaper versus buying expensive fuel at the destination.
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Researchers Work To Reduce Post-Crash Aircraft Fires

A new additive could someday reduce the threat of jet fuel combustion during accidents.
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Textron Aviation, CJP Extend Fuel Discount Trial

FuelAdvantage is also included with $300-per-aircraft annual membership in CJP.
Airports

Avfuel Expands International Network

Avfuel expanded its international network with the latest addition of Ireland’s Waterford Regional Airport to its roster of branded dealers.
FBOs

Eastern Aviation Fuels Celebrates 500th Shell Dealer

To celebrate the milestone, the company is giving away 500 bonus points to 500 Shell AeroClass members via a drawing.
FBOs

Epic Aviation Fuels Aerial Firefighting Efforts

Company supplied more than two million gallons of aviation fuels from July to mid-September to bases supporting aerial firefighting ops in U.S. West.