- Chinese Airlines to Take Hit from Rising Oil Price[Dec. 02, 2016]
Chinese airlines are expected to bear the brunt of a rising oil price after OPEC came to an agreement to limit production, and airlines are likely to levy fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights, experts said.
- EU Renewable Energy Directive Must Prioritize Sustainable Aviation Fuels: IATA[Nov. 30, 2016]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the European Commission's revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) to incentivize sustainable fuels, and urged policy-makers to go even further in prioritizing their use for air transport.
- Nigeria's Arik Air Reduces Domestic Flights Due to Fuel Shortages[Nov. 17, 2016]
Nigeria's largest airline, Arik Air, has reduced the number of domestic flights it offers due to a scarcity of aviation fuel, its spokesman said on Thursday, the latest carrier to limit services due to a currency squeeze in the country.
- Air BP and AKR Sign Joint Venture Agreement in Indonesia[Nov. 15, 2016]
Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, and AKR, an Indonesian distributor of chemicals, petroleum, logistics and supply chain solutions, have today announced the signing of a joint venture agreement. The agreement was signed in London by Mr Jonathan Wood, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, Air BP, and Mr Haryanto Adikoesoemo, President Director of AKR.
- Air BP and BP Ventures Announce Investment of US$30 Million in Biojet Producer, Fulcrum[Nov. 08, 2016]
BP today announced the creation of a strategic partnership between its BP Ventures and Air BP businesses with Fulcrum BioEnergy, a pioneer in the development and production of low-carbon jet fuel, in which BP will invest US$30 million.
- Air BP Achieves Carbon Neutral Status Across 250 Airport Operations[Oct. 31, 2016]
Air BP has become the first aviation fuel supplier to achieve carbon neutrality for its into-plane fuelling services across an international network of over 250 Air BP operated facilities. The achievement follows a two-year journey, and was assured by the independent sustainability specialist company, ERM CVS Ltd.
- JAL Revises International Cargo Fuel Surcharge Benchmark[Aug. 05, 2016]
Japan Airlines decided to revise its International cargo fuel surcharge table, commencing October 1, 2016. The current table was introduced ten years ago. New change aims to create a system to be more appropriate to reflect the actual situation.
- Air BP Adds 62 Signature Flight Support Locations to U.S. Sterling Card Network[Jul. 25, 2016]
From August 1 Air BP Sterling Card customers will be able to refuel at 62 U.S. locations operated by Signature Flight Support Corporation. The new service enables Signature Flight Support to accept the Air BP Sterling Card at its network of Field-base Operator (FBO) locations across the U.S. As with any new Sterling Card agreement implementation, Air BP has worked with Signature Flight Support to audit each site to ensure customers receive the high standards expected from both companies.
- Chicago Executive Airport Rejects Self-Serve Fuel for Small Planes, Despite Pilots' Pleas[Jul. 22, 2016]
The directors of a northwest suburban airport have again rejected pilots' request for self-serve fuel, continuing a stalemate over high gas prices during a continued decline in small plane flights.
- Air BP's Second Sterling Pilot Scholarship Awardee Announced[Jul. 18, 2016]
Air BP has awarded its second Sterling Pilot Scholarship to 17 year old, Aberdeen student, Zoë Burnett. This award which is valued at 10,000 pounds will enable Zoë to complete her Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) and take the first step towards realising her ultimate ambition of becoming a commercial airline pilot. Keen to get started, Zoë commenced her PPL training at Tayside Aviation at Dundee Airport in Scotland on June 14.