Fuel

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

FBOs

World Fuel Network Adds Three West Coast FBOs

World Fuel Services has expanded its West Coast dealer network with the addition of two FBOs in California and one in Oregon.
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Environment

AINsight: In Search of a Sustainable Future

The newly updated Fueling the Future: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide is a timely reminder of steady environmental progress and opportunities ahead.
Fuel

SAF Coalition Welcomes New Member, Issues New Guide

The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel has released an updated version of its guide to the use of SAF.
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Environment

Air bp, Neste To Increase European SAF Deliveries

Air bp and sustainable fuel producer Neste have inked an agreement to increase the flow of SAF over the coming year.
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Environment

California FBO Receives First SAF Load

ACI Jet took its first load of SAF at its John Wayne-Orange Couny Airport facility this week.
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FBOs

California's SACJet Joins World Fuel Network

World Fuel Services has welcomed California-based Superior Aviation Company (SACJet) and its three FBOs to its network.
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Environment

Phillips 66 Goes In on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Phillips 66 is planning to fully convert its San Francisco Refinery in Rodeo, California from crude oil processing to renewable fuels.
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FBOs

World Fuel Network Adds Major-market FBOs

World Fuel Services has added new dealer FBOs in the Houston and Chicago areas.
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Environment

Amid Covid Crisis, Air bp Sees SAF Optimism

While air traffic levels have plummeted during the Covid pandemic, Air bp still sees a strong case for the continued adoption of SAF.
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Environment

Report Examines SAF Viability in the UK

A soon-to-be-published report will examine why the UK has no SAF industry and what can be done to launch one.
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Fuel

AINdebrief Episode 16 | July 10, 2020

NASA X-59, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, FlightAware Partners on Microsoft Flight Simulator
Environment

ASTM Approves New Sustainable Jet Fuel Process

A new process that provides a renewable fuel component earlier in the fuel refining procedure has been approved by ASTM, the governing body on fuel safety.
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Fuel

MySky To Add Enhanced Fuel Data

Private aviation spend management software provider MySky is partnering with S&P Global Platts to provide users with the latest fuel pricing data.
Aircraft

Industry Groups Urge More Fuel Contamination Vigiliance

With thousands of airliners idled as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic's chilling effect on travel, microbial fuel contamination is a key concern.
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Fuel

Covid-19 Spurs Aviation Fuel Loyalty Program Changes

With flying hours down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some fuel providers are modifying customer loyalty programs in response.
FBOs

Avfuel Waives Fuel Training Subscription Fee

To help support its network Avfuel has waived the initial subscription fee for its online Avfuel Training System through the end of June.
Engines

FAA Issues Jet Fuel Biocide SAIB

After several engine incidents traced to the sometimes improper use of jet fuel biocides, the FAA has issued an SAIB regarding their usage.
Fuel

Avfuel Begins PPE Production for Local Hospitals

Avfuel's Avtank division has dedicated its 3D printers to producing vital personal protection equipment for donation to local hospitals.
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Fuel

Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply

With reduced demand canceling countless commercial flights, the supply of jet fuel is increasing as available storage space declines.
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FBOs

NATA Issues FBO Equipment Care Guidance

With FBOs pumping less fuel as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, NATA has offered guidance on fueling equipment that is seeing diminished use.
Fuel

Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply

With the cancelation of countless commercial flights, the supply of jet-A is starting to back up as refineries begin to slow production.
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Aircraft

Ascent Makes UAM Plans With eVTOL Group Urban Aeronautics

Asian rideshare group Ascent believes that Urban Aeronautics' hydrogen powered CityHawk eVTOL could be a good solution for sustainable urban air mobility.
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FBOs

Avsurance: Environmental Liability Requirements Rise

Environmental liability coverage is becoming more of a mainstream insurance coverage, according to Avsurance.
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Engines

Safran Eyes Aviation Biofuel Production in France

Safran Helicopter Engines is studying the feasibility of producing aviation biofuels in southwest France.
Environment

Dutch Government Targets SAF Blending Mandate by 2023

The Netherlands remains committed to imposing a mandate to blend lower-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with jet-A from 2023.
FBOs

World Fuel Completes $170M UVair Acquisition

Miami-based World Fuel Services has completed its $170 million acquisition of the UVair fuel business from Universal Weather and Aviation.
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Environment

SAF Production Pathways Grow to Six

The approval of catalytic hydrothermolysis by ASTM International, adds another certified sustainable jet fuel production process to the mix.
Environment

Air BP To Further SAF Talk at AirOps Europe

Air BP will have a large presence at next month's AirOps Europe, discussing all things sustainable.
Environment

SAF Makes Zurich Airport Debut Ahead of WEF

A demonstration to raise awareness of sustainable aviation fuel was held this morning at Switzerland's Zurich Airport ahead of the WEF in nearby Davos.
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Environment

World Fuel Offers SAF Offset for WEF-bound Bizjets

World Fuel Services and World Energy are offering a sustainable aviation fuel program for bizjets flying from three U.S. airports to the WEF in Davos.