Purpose

Strategic Partners in the Fuel Services Area of Involvement will have the opportunity to discuss industry related matters of common interest to the aviation fuel community on safety, efficiency and sustainability with airline fuel decision-makers.

Fuel Services Strategic Partnerships Summary

Fuel services connect fuel suppliers and service providers with airlines, for the supply and delivery of on-specification fuel to the airlines’ aircraft around the world in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. The bi-annual Aviation Energy Forum provides the platform for Fuel Services Strategic Partners to engage with airline customers to address and discuss areas of mutual interest.

Benefits

  • Invitations to attend IATA's bi-annual Aviation Energy Forum 
  • Superlative networking opportunities with Airline fuel procurement executives, fuel suppliers and other entities in the fuel space
  • Regular contact with airline fuel buyers and technical experts worldwide 
  • Receive insights, latest updates and trends from the many panel sessions at the bi-annual AEF
  • Access and sponsorship opportunities on FlyAware - an invitation-only digital sustainability knowledge platform that gathers IATA member airlines and IATA Strategic Partners  

Activities

The Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) is the premier industry meeting for the world's aviation fuel community. The forum is held twice a year and is closely coordinated with both IATA Strategic Partners in Fuel Services and Technical Fuel and IATA's Member airlines. The AEF, in addition to providing the opportunity for the aviation fuel community to discuss specific industry related matters, also allows for joint meetings to address matters of common interest on safety, efficiency and sustainability. The Forum provides a unique platform for networking and bilateral meetings between suppliers and airlines. The Aviation Energy Forum co-locates both the IATA Commercial Fuel Group and Technical Fuel Group meetings to ensure good collaboration and coordination across the airline industry. 

Focus Areas

  • Information exchange on all aspects related to aviation fuel
  • Aviation fuel developments and activities in countries and locations around the globe
  • Aviation fuel markets, supply & demand
  • Commercialization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
  • Aviation fuel quality standards, audits and inspections
  • Aviation fuel specifications
  • Fuel supply chain and infrastructures development
  • Refuelling procedures
  • Apron safety
  • Aircraft fuel systems & maintenance
  • Digitalization of the fueling cycle

Designed for

  • Aviation fuels and lubricants suppliers
  • SAF producers and technology providers
  • Refuelers and fuel infrastructure providers
  • Carbon removal companies

 

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