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AVIATION FUEL

AIR BP ENTERS ANGOLA

ir BP, an international aviation

Afuel product and services suppli-
er, has signed a technical services agree-
ment with Sonangol, the state-owned oil
company in Angola.
This marks Air BP’s entry into the country
and expands its footprint in Africa, one of

the fastest-growing aviation regions over
the next 20 years according to the Interna-

tional Air Transport Association (IATA).
As part of the technical services agree-
ment, Air BP will support Sonangol in

assuring its operations to international stan-
dards, providing advice on product quality,

operations, HSSE and engineering. Training
programmes will be delivered in Portuguese
to build knowledge and competence locally,
as well as bringing Air BP’s international-

ly-renowned expertise to Sonangol’s airport (Right to Left) Justin Walker, technical services director Air BP and

operations and related engineering projects. Inacio Costa, aviation manager, Sonangol in London, UK

Justin Walker, technical services director
Air BP said, “We are excited to partner business is looking forward to contributing agreements are provided to customers in 15

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

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

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

BP Angola has developed with Sonangol with Sonangol and Angola and we look es a complete aviation fuel consultancy

and the Angolan government over the past forward to building on this for the future service tailored to customers’ individu-
decades, coupled with Air BP’s 90 plus in support of the government’s desire to al requirements. It includes a range of
years of aircraft refuelling experience, is a strengthen and diversify the economy.” innovative technical services for airports

winning combination.” Air BP first started operations in Africa 75 including the design, build and operation of

Stephen Willis, BP regional president An- years ago in Mozambique and Zanzibar and fuelling facilities to help customers comply

gola said, “I’m delighted we have reached now provides fuel at around 40 locations with international standards, protect their

this agreement with Sonangol. Our Air BP across the continent. Technical services operations and manage risk. Q

MANUFACTURER
EMBRAER EXPANDS
US PRESENCE

us to further elevate the customer fident that our ground support expertise

experience for aircraft owners and fleet will ensure that Embraer customers will

mbraer services and support has operators alike, in addition to creating 40 enjoy a premium experience.”

Eannounced the expansion of its new high-tech jobs for the community.” Embraer’s owned service centre in

executive jets service centre at Fort Lau- Embraer’s presence in Florida is South Florida is also the base for the Em-
derdale-Hollywood International Airport. strategic to its executive jets customers braer Airworthiness Management pro-

Embraer has expanded its service throughout the southern United States, gram, where customers can meet with
capacity through a lease agreement with the Caribbean and Central America as the team to learn how the programme
Jetscape services for a dedicated hangar. well as to those whose travel frequently can be customized to deliver peace of

“We are thrilled with the added capaci- brings them through South Florida. mind and drive aircraft value retention.

ty to better serve our customers, wheth- “We are proud to offer Embraer the The programme provides customers

er they are based in the region or just infrastructure for their customer support with a dedicated certified Airworthiness
travelling through Florida,” said Frank expansion in Florida,” said Troy Menken, Manager to plan, coordinate, and mon-
Stevens, vice president, global MRO cen- Jetscape President. “Since 2002 we have itor all maintenance and airworthiness

tres, Embraer services and support. served customers from around the world requirements throughout the aircraft’s

“Our expansion in South Florida allows with aircraft of all sizes, and we are con- lifecycle. Q
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