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AIRLINES AVIATION FUEL

ANNIVERSARY OF SHEBA MILES AIR BP ENTERS ANGOLA

ir BP, an international aviation
Afuel product and services suppli-
er, has signed a technical services agree-
thiopian Airlines, the ment with Sonangol, the state-owned oil
Elargest aviati on group company in Angola.
in Africa and SKYTRAX cer- This marks Air BP’s entry into the country
tified four star global airline and expands its footprint in Africa, one of

colourfully celebrated the 20th the fastest-growing aviation regions over
the next 20 years according to the Interna-
anniversary of its loyalty pro- tional Air Transport Association (IATA).

gramme, ShebaMiles. As part of the technical services agree-
The grand anniversary event ment, Air BP will support Sonangol in
brought together high ranking assuring its operations to international stan-

government officials including dards, providing advice on product quality,
minsters, ambassadors and the operations, HSSE and engineering. Training

diplomatic community, She- programmes will be delivered in Portuguese
baMiles members management to build knowledge and competence locally,
and board members of the air- as well as bringing Air BP’s international-

line and aviation stakeholders. ly-renowned expertise to Sonangol’s airport

On the occasion, Ethiopian operations and related engineering projects. (Right to Left) Justin Walker, technical services director Air BP and

Airlines awarded its ShebaMiles Justin Walker, technical services director Inacio Costa, aviation manager, Sonangol in London, UK

platinum members and cargo Air BP said, “We are excited to partner business is looking forward to contributing agreements are provided to customers in 15

customers for their continuous with Sonangol to help them achieve their and supporting Sonangol and Angola in this African countries including South Africa, Mo-

support and patronage to the growth aspirations in Angola safely, effec- important activity. This is another step in zambique, Madagascar, Egypt and Morocco.

airline. tively and reliably. The strong relationship the growth of BP’s strategic relationships Air BP’s technical services offer compris-

Airlines Group CEO Tewolde BP Angola has developed with Sonangol with Sonangol and Angola and we look

GebreMariam said, “We are ex- of choices for members to accumulate and overall travel experiences.” and the Angolan government over the past forward to building on this for the future es a complete aviation fuel consultancy
service tailored to customers’ individu-

cited to offer our members with more ways miles. Going forward, we will continuous- Originally named after the Queen of decades, coupled with Air BP’s 90 plus in support of the government’s desire to al requirements. It includes a range of

to earn miles over the years. Throughout ly strive to offer enormous privileges for Sheba of Ethiopia who gave generous years of aircraft refuelling experience, is a strengthen and diversify the economy.” innovative technical services for airports

these years, our customers have immense- our customers underpinned by our digital reward to King Solomon, according to the winning combination.” Air BP first started operations in Africa 75 including the design, build and operation of

ly contributed to the development of the solutions. We sincerely thank our loyal Ethiopian mythology, ShebaMiles was Stephen Willis, BP regional president An- years ago in Mozambique and Zanzibar and fuelling facilities to help customers comply

loyalty program. Our Frequent Flyer Pro- members and partners for their contin- launched in February 1999 and the loyalty gola said, “I’m delighted we have reached now provides fuel at around 40 locations with international standards, protect their

gram has teamed up with several airlines ued support throughout the years and for programme has now more than three this agreement with Sonangol. Our Air BP across the continent. Technical services operations and manage risk. Q

and non-airline partners to create a world inspiring us to constantly enrich their travel million members. Q
BUSINESS JETS MANUFACTURER
PILATUS PC-21 CHOSEN FOR EMBRAER EXPANDS
SPANISH TRAINING REQUIREMENT US PRESENCE
Madrid had put aside some €225 training types such as the F-5 Free- us to further elevate the customer fident that our ground support expertise

million when it approved the budget dom Fighter used for lead-in fighter experience for aircraft owners and fleet will ensure that Embraer customers will

pain has chosen Pilatus’ for the new fleet in April. Documenta- training. mbraer services and support has operators alike, in addition to creating 40 enjoy a premium experience.”

SPC-21 turboprop trainer to tion says the Pilatus offer was selected But time is tight. Spain is calling for Eannounced the expansion of its new high-tech jobs for the community.” Embraer’s owned service centre in

replace the air force’s fleet of CASA because it represented the best value the first six aircraft to be delivered in executive jets service centre at Fort Lau- Embraer’s presence in Florida is South Florida is also the base for the Em-

C-101 Aviojets, tender documents for the money. 2020 so that instructor training and syl- derdale-Hollywood International Airport. strategic to its executive jets customers braer Airworthiness Management pro-

show. Spain has been looking to replace the labus development can get underway. Embraer has expanded its service throughout the southern United States, gram, where customers can meet with

The PC-21s will form part of an inte- C-101s for several years, but the plans The aircraft will be supported by flight capacity through a lease agreement with the Caribbean and Central America as the team to learn how the programme
grated training system for the Span- were halted because of the impact of training devices. Jetscape services for a dedicated hangar. well as to those whose travel frequently can be customized to deliver peace of

ish Air Force’s General Air Academy the global economic crisis on Spanish It is understood that the PC-21 “We are thrilled with the added capaci- brings them through South Florida. mind and drive aircraft value retention.

in a contract worth €204.75 million public spending. was up against Leonardo’s M-345 jet ty to better serve our customers, wheth- “We are proud to offer Embraer the The programme provides customers

($225.55 million). The air arm currently puts its pilots trainer and the Textron Aviation T-6 er they are based in the region or just infrastructure for their customer support with a dedicated certified Airworthiness
No formal announcement has through a two-phase flight training Texan II. The PC-21 is already oper- travelling through Florida,” said Frank expansion in Florida,” said Troy Menken, Manager to plan, coordinate, and mon-
been made by the Spanish defence program, starting on the ENAER ated by neighbouring France and Stevens, vice president, global MRO cen- Jetscape President. “Since 2002 we have itor all maintenance and airworthiness

ministry or the Swiss aircraft manu- T-35 Pilan and the Aviojet. They are Switzerland as well as several Middle tres, Embraer services and support. served customers from around the world requirements throughout the aircraft’s

facturer. then streamed into more advanced Eastern air arms. Q “Our expansion in South Florida allows with aircraft of all sizes, and we are con- lifecycle. Q
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