The Fuel handler magazine

Friday 2 March 2012

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Ryanair suing Exxon for overpriced jet fuel
A 20-30% rise in jet fuel costs would see Air Arabia increase its ticket prices

Budget airline Ryanair has brought a lawsuit against oil company ExxonMobil, claiming it has paid too much for its jet fuel, according to the Guardian. 

Ryanair is suing ExxonMobil for €9 million, in addition to an undisclosed amount for lost revenue, after it increased its aviation fuel prices between 1999 and 2006.

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China International Aviation Fuel Conference & Exhibition - Beijing April 2012 - click here for more info

Allegan airport gets new FBO
A new fixed-base operator (FBO) for Padgham Field Airport in Allegan, Michigan, US, is looking to establish aviation refuelling infrastructure at the site.
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BP delays opening of Cherry Point refinery
A fire broke out at BP's Cherry Point refinery on 17 February, which saw around 100 workers immediately evacutated.
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Jet fuel burns after crash at Daytona 500
In Daytona Beach, Florida, 200 gallons of jet fuel caught fire after a faulty car at the Daytona 500 sped out of control and crashed into the back of a jet dryer.
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Aeropremier Jet Center opens new terminal
In New Orleans, US, a new Avfuel-branded FBO has opened at Lakefront Airport.
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Oil Products Forum Asia 2012, 13 - 14 March 2012, The Andaman, Langkawi Island, Malaysia - Register by 31 January 2012 & Save US$205

Aviation terminal loses $300,000 in five months of operation
A new jet fuel terminal and hangar at Chattanooga Airport in Tennessee, US, has already lost $300,000 (€225,720) – the planned deficit for the terminal's entire first year of operations.
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China aims to reach 30% biofuel in aviation fuels by 2020
China Petroleum & Chemical, also known as Sinopec, has applied to China's aviation regulator with the aim to produce aviation biofuel commercially.
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International Airport Expo - 25th - 27th September 2012, The Rio All-Suite Hotel - Las Vegas

BC government cuts jet fuel tax
In Canada, British Columbia's government has cut the jet fuel tax applied to international flights operating out of the province.
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UAE is Middle East's largest jet fuel consumer
New figures have been released that show the United Arab Emirates to be the Middle East's largest consumer of jet fuel.
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Vietnam eliminates jet fuel tax
Aviation fuel in Vietnam is no longer subject to the import tax after the nation's Ministry of Finance issued a letter with immediate effect.
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Landmark wins 37 year contract
Houston, Texas-headquartered FBO operator Landmark Aviation has been awarded a 37 year lease to operate an FBO at San Diego International Airport.
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Cavotec receives order for fuel hydrant equipment
Engineering group and airport systems integrator Cavotec has received an order from US Air Force base RAF Mildenhall to supply advanced ground support equipment.
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Argentine jet fuel suppliers accused of overcharging
Three jet fuel suppliers have been accused of overcharging for jet fuel by one Argentine airline.
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