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1 S.1 Introduction S.2 Project Objectives and Research Approach S.3 Findings from the Research S.4 How to Use the Management Guide S.5 Conclusions S.1 Introduction Small general aviation airports, like their larger counterparts, have experienced enormous changes in the last 15 years caused by a variety of unexpected events, notably the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, high volatility in aviation fuel prices (both up and down) , and a prolonged recession.
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2 Airport Management Guide for Providing Aircraft Fueling Services As an historical note, aviation fuel sales were the major revenue source for airport service providers; however, with declining demand and the availability of fuel price information on the Internet, aviation fuel has become a highly price-sensitive commodity. Many pilots or dispatchers plan fuel stops well before an aircraft departs.
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Summary 3 The original problem statement identified three key questions: 1. How can airports evaluate whether the provision of fueling services is feasible?
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4 Airport Management Guide for Providing Aircraft Fueling Services • Prior to a trip or when in transit, pilots will check fuel prices at known airports and plan their itinerary. If prices are high, they will shop around, but prior personal experience is important in a stopover decision.
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Summary 5 • FBOs that approach corporate pilots at their airport may not be talking with the actual fuel purchase decision-makers and need to contact schedulers and dispatchers at the company. • Most corporate flight departments use professional flight management software and have contract fuel or negotiated prices at airports where they stop frequently.
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6 Airport Management Guide for Providing Aircraft Fueling Services Pricing • Avgas is largely a retail market; Jet A is a heavily discounted market and not particularly transparent. • It is important to be vigilant about monitoring fuel prices on a daily or weekly basis.
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Summary 7 The size of a full delivery truck is between 7,500 and 9,000 gallons. A full load of fuel has a lower delivered price point than a partial load.
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8 Airport Management Guide for Providing Aircraft Fueling Services funding sources. Chapter 8 presents the components of a feasibility study and a simplified model to evaluate whether investment in fuel facilities makes financial sense.
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