The commitment to future
growth for aviation services at Essendon Airport has been
strengthened with the construction and unveiling of a second
aviation fuel depot at Essendon Fields.
The facilities include
two new CL17 17,000 litre fuel trucks that can deliver fuel to
anywhere on the airport and a new aviation fuel depot, located on
Wirraway Road. Spread across three levels the depot houses two
110,000 litre storage tanks of Jet A-1 fuel. With direct airside
access, the new fuel service adds greater choice for all aviation
users at the airport, making it easier to refuel quickly.
“This project
is made possible by Air BP and Essendon Fields sharing a vision that
growth in aviation requires a competitive fuel service. The airport
is busy enough to require two fuel providers and we are very excited
to be partnering with Air BP to provide better service to all of our
aviation operators," said
Chris Cowan, CEO Essendon
Fields.
“Fuel is the
lifeblood of any airport and in the past some aviation operators may
have chosen not to refuel at Essendon Airport due to a lack of an
alternative fuel facility," he said.
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Andy Holmes,
President BP Australia (left) with Chris Cowan, CEO
Essendon Fields. |
"We've now rectified
that situation with the construction of this new depot. We also have
a vision of future growth in aviation services at Essendon Airport
in particular for emergency services, regional airlines and
corporate jets. Air BP shares our exciting vision for the future."
Air BP is one of the
world's largest suppliers of aviation fuel products and services,
with an unwavering commitment to safety and reliability. Working in
collaboration with RocketRoute, Air BP launched the RocketRoute
Marketplace App providing a quick and easy way to view pricing,
order fuel and pay either on account or by creditcard.
“We see this
investment at Essendon Fields as a logical progression of our
strategy to grow our already substantial network of aviation fuel
locations throughout Australia and around the globe,” said
Alan Wilson,
Managing Director, Air BP Asia Pacific. “Air BP provides industry
leading supply security and product quality assurance so that those
flying to Melbourne can fuel with confidence,” Mr Wilson continued.
All national and
international operators can now access the new facility at Essendon
Fields. |