Las Vegas, NV (November 18, 2015) – World Fuel Services announced today that their World Fuel Services Network of branded FBOs has begun its expansion into the Canadian market with the addition of Million Air Vancouver as the network’s first Ascent branded FBO in Canada.
“We are very excited to begin our relationship with World Fuel Services,” said Ron Forbes, General Manager of Million Air Vancouver. “We feel that with everything World Fuel offers, from their loyal customer base to the add-ons such as FBO software and other branded programs, World Fuel will give us the best opportunity to continue to grow our business here at Vancouver International Airport. We truly look forward to this new partnership.”
With just a 20 minute drive time from Vancouver International Airport to downtown Vancouver, Million Air offers visitors convenient access to the city. The full-service FBO has 280,000 square feet of hangar and office space. Each of the FBO’s eight hangars is able to accommodate up to a Global Express. With the largest business and general aviation ramp on the field, Million Air can easily accommodate aircraft as large as A320s, 727s, and 737s. Million Air utilizes Talent Plus for their employee Quality Selection Process, ensuring only the best candidates are hired to serve their customers. Million Air Vancouver prides itself on offering customers individualized attention to detail with every interaction to ensure every customer can expect and receive the best service and support.
“We’re pleased to welcome Million Air Vancouver to the World Fuel Services Network. The addition of this world-class operation to our network bolsters our presence in the Canadian market and sets the table for further growth in the region,” said Owen Busch, World Fuel Services’ Vice President of Business Aviation Bulk Sales.
With their membership in the World Fuel Services Network and Ascent branding, Million Air Vancouver has access to a comprehensive offering of business and general aviation FBO solutions designed to aid their ability to better serve their customers and foster their operations’ continued success. World Fuel Services Network FBOs cater to flight operators by offering Contract Fuel through World Fuel | Colt and provide an extra incentive for operators to use Contract Fuel or AVCARD by awarding enhanced FlyBuys Rewards to customers with every purchase.
About World Fuel Services Network
The World Fuel Services Network is a network of branded FBOs that provide quality fuel, personal service and experienced support. The global network includes FBOs under the Phillips 66 and Ascent brands and the Air Elite service designation.
About Ascent
Ascent is a global aviation fuel brand that delivers quality fuels and offers innovative FBO branded program solutions. The brand is part of the business & general aviation solutions offered by World Fuel Services that include the World Fuel Services Network of FBOs, AVCARD aviation charge card, Contract Fuel, Trip Support, the FlyBuys Rewards Program and the Air Elite Network of uniquely exceptional FBOs.
About World Fuel Services Corporation
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services is a global fuel logistics, transaction and payment processing company, principally engaged in the distribution of fuel and related products and services in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. World Fuel Services sells fuel and delivers services to its clients at more than 8,000 locations in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
The company's global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of aviation, marine and land fuel management. Aviation customers include commercial airlines, cargo carriers, private aircraft and fixed base operators (FBOs), as well as the United States and foreign governments. World Fuel Services' marine customers include international container and tanker fleets, cruise lines and time-charter operators, as well as the United States and foreign governments. Land customers include petroleum distributors, retail petroleum operators, and industrial, commercial, and government accounts. The company also offers transaction management services which consist of card payment solutions and merchant processing services to customers in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. For more information, call +1 305-428-8000 or visit www.wfscorp.com.
Source: World Fuel Services Corporation
