HOUSTON – Phillips 66 Aviation has expanded its contract fuel program, Partners-Into-Plane, to allow corporate and charter flight operators (Part 91 and 135) to participate in the program. Phillips 66 Aviation’s Partners-Into-Plane Program is in its 40th year offering contract fuel. The program does not require fuel releases or contract fuel cards for processing, which streamlines […]
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Air BP acquires a stake in RocketRoute
International fuel supplier Air BP revealed at the Aero Friedrichshafen Show in Germany that it has formalized its relationship with RocketRoute by taking a minority stake in the global flight planning business. The move strengthens the existing relationship between the two companies, which will enable them to continue developing new technology to simplify flight planning and fuel purchasing […]
Swift Fuels finalizes distribution strategy with Avfuel
Swift Fuels reports it has finalized a fuel distribution framework agreement with Avfuel Corporation to distribute its recently launched Swift 94 MON avgas. Swift Fuels and Avfuel have developed a “framework agreement to serve as a template allowing equitable distribution processes” among the major avgas distributors for Swift 94 MON Avgas, and any future avgas replacements, Swift officials said. According […]
Unleaded avgas finalists named
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of its ongoing efforts to develop an unleaded fuel for general aviation airplanes, the FAA has selected two unleaded fuels for further testing. “Small aircraft are the only mode of transportation that still relies on leaded fuel. We’re committed to finding safe fuels that benefit the environment and our general aviation community […]
NATA launches free training on misfueling prevention
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has released the Safety 1st General Aviation Misfueling Prevention Program, a free, online-based awareness program for pilots, line service professionals, FBO general managers, and customer service representatives. The program consists of four different misfueling informational tracks, resources and certificates of completion. “Misfueling prevention is a core part of the […]
ForeFlight acquires JetFuelX
ForeFlight has acquired JetFuelX, a free web-based fuel card management service that makes it easy for owners of turbine aircraft to save money by finding the lowest prices available from their multiple jet fuel discount program memberships. “The JetFuelX platform is the first of its kind and allows our customers to make timely and cost-effective planning and […]
Avfuel expands in 2015
Avfuel Corporation continued its growth in 2015, adding dealers in the U.S. and around the world.The year saw the addition of 38 new branded dealers, 34 in the United States and four in Europe. The expansion across Europe includes Waterford Regional Airport in Waterford, Ireland (EIWF); The Private Jet Company in the Isle of Man, UK (EGNS); […]
FAA releases details on avgas replacement testing
The FAA has released some details and photos as the first phase of testing draws to a close of four fuels designed to be a replacement for 100LL. According to a report at AOPA.org, test rigs have been heated and cooled to extreme temperatures, fuel samples have been run through specially designed rigs replicating aircraft […]
EASA approves mogas for Tecnam P2010
EASA, the European counterpart to the FAA, has approved the use of mogas for all Tecnam P2010 airplanes.Tecnam officials noted they have been endeavoring from the initial design concepts for the P2010 to offer a mogas fuel alternative. The selection of Lycoming IO-360M1A to power the four-seater was mainly a result of its capability to burn […]