Air bp is celebrating three decades of fuel supply partnership with London Biggin Hill Airport at the Air Charter Expo (ACE).
The international aviation fuel supplier has provided Jet A-1 and Avgas 100LL to the UK airport since 1995, along with fuel handling training support and supply vehicles for into-plane fueling. London Biggin Hill Airport was the first UK airport to receive Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Air bp and adopted the company’s cloud-based airfield automation service Safe2go for enhanced safety and mis-fueling prevention.
The partnership has supported the airport’s heritage hangar operations, home to restored Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft. Steve Elsworthy has managed fuel services at the airport for 17 years, working directly with Air bp throughout this period.
“We are delighted to be marking 30 years of continued support and trust in Air bp,” said Robert Walters, business development director at London Biggin Hill Airport. “This long-standing relationship is very important to us and our customers, and they have proved to be a most dependable partner.”
The airport has expanded operations since Bombardier opened its Authorized Service Center in 2017, welcoming larger aircraft and increased traffic from Middle East and US operators. Located 12 miles (19km) from central London, the facility serves as the capital’s only dedicated business aviation airport.
Linda Tames, northwest Europe sales manager for general aviation and military at Air bp, noted the airport’s commitment to innovation. “The airport is renowned for delivering excellent customer service,” she said. “Its commitment to innovating complements our ethos as its long-standing fuel supplier.”
Air bp operates at over 600 locations across 40 countries, fueling more than 6,800 flights daily. The company provides aviation fuel products and services to commercial airlines, military operators, business aircraft owners, airports and airfield operators worldwide.
The fuel supplier offers additional services including facility design and operation, technical consultancy, training programs, and digital platforms for efficiency and risk reduction. These services support both current operations and future energy solutions for aviation customers.
