A buyer may request a seller to remove fuel from a buyer’s aircraft. The fuel is disposed of or stored as agreed between the parties at the buyer’s sole cost and expense. The seller may charge an extra fee for such services and associated clean-up costs.

The action of transferring fuel from a truck or hydrant into an aircraft by an approved “into-plane” agent at an airport. See Into Plane Delivery note.

Any material that can be used to generate energy to produce mechanical work in a controlled manner. For the purposes of this document, Fuel refers to Aviation Fuel.

International Air Transport Association, an international trade organization representing the airline industry. It has developed commercial standards for fuel invoicing, among others, to simplify the process for efficiency. The IATA airport code uses a 3-letter code designating each airport around the world based on phonics. (For example, Charles d [..]

International Civil Aviation Organization, an agency of the United Nations, codifies the principles and techniques of international air navigation. The ICAO airport code uses a 4-letter code designating each airport around the world based on location. (For example, Charles de Gaulle’s ICAO Code LFPG.)

A fuel shortage may occur because a seller does not have sufficient fuel to meet the requirements of all its customers. An allocation may be used by the seller to meet demand.

Single-point fueling is used on larger aircraft and for jet fuel exclusively. For single-point fuelling, a high-pressure hose is attached and fuel is pumped in at min. 40 PSI and a max. of 45 PSI.

A high-octane fuel used for aircraft and racing cars. The term Avgas is a portmanteau for aviation gasoline, as distinguished from mogas (motor gasoline), which is the everyday petroleum spirit used in cars. Avgas is typically used in aircraft that use reciprocating engines. Avgas is treated with blue dye and dispensed from nozzles with a diameter [..]

Aviation biofuel is used for aircraft. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports research, development, and deployment of algae fuels. IATA’s goal is for its members to be using 10% alternative fuels by 2017.

A kerosene-based jet fuel that has slightly higher volatility (flash point is 28°C minimum) and a lower freeze point (