Fueling

Fuel Consortia: A 30-Year Success Story

  • Grant Smith, director, aviation services, Burns & McDonnell Engineering

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Fuel costs constitute a large share — often up to 30 percent — of airline operating expenses. That has made effective management and efficient distribution of fuel supplies at large airports an industry priority for decades. In the late 1970s, airlines at several major airports began looking at a consortium model to lower costs and increase efficiencies. The fuel consortium model has also helped airports garner similar benefits. Looking For Options Before the fuel consortium era...
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  • Volga-Dnepr Airlines Commences Major Project to Natural Gas Field in Papua New Guinea
    Volga-Dnepr Airlines Commences Major Project to Natural Gas Field in Papua New Guinea

    Volga-Dnepr Airlines has commenced a major air logistics contract to operate AN-124-100 freighter flights carrying equipment to a new natural gas field in Papua New Guinea.

    Press Release • May 16th, 2013

  • Nozzle Ball Valve
    Nozzle Ball Valve

    Eaton’s Carter ® product line has developed a nozzle ball valve that is currently being used by the warfighter.  The Carter Nozzle Ball Valve bolts to the inlet of any Carter Nozzle (and most nozzles from other manufacturers) and allows for quick...

    Product • May 16th, 2013

  • Air Canada Considers New Biofuel Options

    A preliminary report outlining the best options, including used cooking oil and algae, is expected by year's end.

    News • May 14th, 2013

  • Avfuel-Branded FBO Northstar Aviation (PVD) Announces Completion of New Executive Terminal at Theodore Francis Green International Airport
    Avfuel-Branded FBO Northstar Aviation (PVD) Announces Completion of New Executive Terminal at Theodore Francis Green International Airport

    Fully equipped conference rooms are available at no charge. Plane-side catering, onsite rental cars, transportation, accommodation arrangements and more are readily available.

    Press Release • May 13th, 2013

  • Velcon Filtration Div., a Parker Hannifin Company

    Velcon Filtration provides coalescers and separators for aviation fuel filtration. For technical assistance call (800) 531-0180. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. MST.

    Company • May 6th, 2013

  • Jet Fuel From Plants to be Tested; Wright-Patterson Research Lab Gets 100 Gallons

    A Wisconsin company has delivered 100 gallons of its bio-based jet fuel for testing purposes at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

    News • May 3rd, 2013

  • Hannay Reels Inc.
    Hannay Reels Inc.

    Hannay aviation hose reels are ideal for ground support, such as refueling, airport hydrant fueling, grounding and sensing operations.

    Company • May 2nd, 2013

  • HBD/Thermoid Inc. - A Subsidiary of HBD Industries Inc.
    HBD/Thermoid Inc. - A Subsidiary of HBD Industries Inc.

    HBD/Thermoid Inc. manufactures ground support, aviation ducting, and hose products. For technical support contact David Gossett, product sales manager, at (800) 835-0682. Product warranty coverage is 12 months from date of shipment. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5...

    Company • May 1st, 2013

  • Hydramotion Ltd.
    Hydramotion Ltd.

    Hydramotion manufactures viscosity measurement instrumentation.

    Company • May 1st, 2013

  • Fuel Quality Services Inc.
    Fuel Quality Services Inc.

    Fuel Quality Services Inc. offers HY-LiTE Rapid Microbial Test for fuel systems, MicrobMonitor2 test kit, HY-LiTE assay test, 1.5 Microbicide, and consulting services. For technical support call (770) 967-9790 or email technical@fqsinc.com. It...

    Company • May 1st, 2013

  • Pilots to Save on Fuel Costs in Indiana

    Pilots fueling up general aviation aircraft in Indiana can expect to see savings of $100, $250, or more each time they taxi to the pumps now that lawmakers have passed an AOPA-backed package of aviation tax exemptions and restructurings.

    News • April 30th, 2013

  • Johnstown Airport Replacing Underground Fuel Tanks

    Johnstown airport leaders agreed to bite the bullet and commit to nearly a half-million dollars in local matching funds to replace 40-year-old aviation fuel tanks.

    News • April 30th, 2013

  • Aviation Laboratories Inc.

    Aviation Laboratories Inc. specializes in fluid analysis, fuel products, airframe inspection kits, fitter elements, chemical products, and a complete line of lubricants, cleaners and degreasers. They serve the regional airlines, commuters, corporate...

    Company • April 29th, 2013

  • Hangar Reel
    Hangar Reel

    Designed specifically for ceiling installation, the CR6600 Series remote control hangar reel keeps electrical cable and hose up and out of reach, yet easily accessible. This features manual, gear-driven crank rewind or a power, chain and sprocket...

    Product • April 24th, 2013

  • NBAA Joins In Launching 'Farm To Fly' 2.0
    NBAA Joins In Launching 'Farm To Fly' 2.0

    Initiative builds on efforts to develop a biofuel for jets that requires no major aircraft engine modifications.

    News • April 19th, 2013

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