Centreline has partnered with aviation fuel supplier Air bp to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from its FBO at Bristol Airport in the UK.
The delivery of SAF at Centreline – a Pula Aviation Services Limited (PASL) business – makes it the first non-network user and independent retailer of SAF in the UK. The fuel is blended with traditional Jet A-1, so it is safe to use as a drop-in fuel and there are no infrastructure changes required by aircraft or airport infrastructure. The fuel’s journey to Bristol is also ensure by Air bp to be carbon offset.
Commenting on the delivery, Gus Paterson, COO at PASL and Centreline’s Accountable Manager said:“Our partnership with Air bp is a sustainable step forward for the PASL group as we remain committed to playing our part in reducing the impact aviation has on global carbon emissions. By offering our charter clients a SAF option we are making progress in being a carbon negative in air operation by 2025, as well as providing our FBO clients with the opportunity to make sustainable choices when refuelling in Bristol.”
Air bp’s long-established supply chain has delivered SAF to 18 locations over three continents and the lifecycle carbon emission savings are calculated to the point fuel is delivered to onsite airport storage facilities. “As SAF is blended with fossil jet fuel and does not require special equipment changes, it is a clean substitute that reduces the impact of air travel. With the same characteristics and sepcifications as fossil jet fuel, we are pleased to offer an efficient lower carbon alternative to our customers,” said Richard Morrison, FBO Manager at Centreline.
Meanwhile, Simon Earles, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Director at Bristol Airport, added, “We are delighted Centreline has partnered with Air bp to bring sustainable aviation fuel in to Bristol Airport. We welcome their leadership and are committed to working with our airlines and other partners to accelerate our journey towards Net Zero.”
