Jet fuel
Kerosene-based aviation turbine fuels serve turbine aircraft. Product grades and specifications must match the aircraft and operating requirements.
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Every departure starts
with a connected supply chain.
Understand the fuel, the infrastructure and the commercial questions that connect supply to the aircraft.
Avgas
Aviation gasoline serves certain piston-engine aircraft. It is a different product category from turbine jet fuel; suitability is aircraft-specific.
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Sustainable aviation fuel brings additional feedstock, pathway, certification and emissions-accounting questions to the procurement process.
Explore the SAF guidePHYSICAL SUPPLY
Five links. One operational requirement.
- SourceRefining or approved fuel production
- MoveTransport and terminal logistics
- StoreAirport storage and quality controls
- DeliverHydrant system or refuelling vehicle
- ReconcileDelivery records and invoicing
Conceptual supply-chain overview. Actual procedures are governed by qualified operators, applicable standards and local requirements.
Source: World Fuel · aviation solutions · reviewed 11 November 2026 ↗BETTER PROCUREMENT QUESTIONS
Start with a complete brief.
Keep location, timing, product and commercial requirements together so providers can assess the actual requirement.
Plan an indicative budget ↗Location & timing
Airport codes, uplift windows, seasonal changes and notice periods.
Volume & product
Expected uplift, fuel grade and applicable technical requirements.
Commercial scope
Price basis, taxes, fees, credit terms and invoicing.
Continuity & evidence
Contingency arrangements, delivery records and any SAF documentation.
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