Operators’ pain points regarding global fuel solutions are all similar; whether it’s getting the type of fuel they need in the right volume at the right location, short notice requests, or handling credit terms in an efficient way. Sometimes operators are concerned about VAT and MOT claims… We asked the UAS Fuel Team to answer common fuel pain point questions and provide insight into how you can get the best deals for fuel.
How can fuel be secured in challenging locations?
Operating to remote or difficult locations or organizing technical stops for refueling can put operators in a tough situation. It’s not always easy to find the right fuel or to get it at the station you require. This is where it’s vital to rely on a trusted local partner. With our fuel supplier network, we can supply operators with fuel across the globe, and if necessary, fuel can be transported to remote airports, and all at very competitive prices. We can support all fuel types, Jet A, Jet A1, TC-1, AVGAS, etc.
How can quality and service be guaranteed?
Operators often worry about what service level to expect, and whether they will stay on schedule and this can cause a lot of stress and uncertainty. But over the years we only work with the best and have built extremely strong partnerships with our preferred network of fuel suppliers all over the world and know we can rely on their promptness and professionalism. It also means that we have great bargaining power and negotiate better differentials for our clients. We don’t use third parties and have direct agreements with the main suppliers – this keeps our prices the most competitive in the fuel market. In the case of frequent or high-volume uplifts, we can negotiate special discounted pricing. We also offer special fuel prices for scheduled flights.
What about locations where cash payments are required?
Having to deal with cash payments is another major pain point for operators. We understand this and know that it can disrupt the efficiency of their mission. This is why we ensure that we facilitate credit extensions to our clients in locations that demand cash payments.
What about short notice assistance?
It’s crucial for our clients to be able to rely on us for short notice assistance, no matter where they are. So, we’re available for short notice uplift requests 24 hours a day. We can obtain the fuel confirmation at short notice since we have direct agreements with suppliers all over the globe. Though some suppliers may require 24-48 hours’ notice because of customs approvals and other official documentation requirements, our 24/7 dedicated fuel team doesn’t let our clients down.
What about securing fuel at military airports versus a commercial or GA ramp?
Although military airports often have exceptional conditions, being a US government-approved vendor, we can provide fuel and services at most military institutions throughout the United States. Outside of the US, our network of fuel suppliers is flexible and can move bowsers to the locations where they’re required.
Can CSV files be provided on a monthly basis?
General Aviation and Commercial CSV files for more than 1,600 stations around the globe are generated weekly and can be sent directly to clients. In addition, UAS fuel pricing is available on a number of fuel price platforms including Fuelerlinx and Jet Fuel X, as well as dispatch-based platforms such as Airplane Manager, FOS, and BART.
What about VAT and MOT claims?
UAS is VAT exempt in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Greece, the UK, Austria, Spain, Latvia, Denmark, Poland, and Belgium. We can claim MOT for AOC holders.
UAS can alleviate these operator pain points with its preferred network of fuel suppliers located all over the globe and ready to move to support our clients. For support with your fuel requirements around the globe, contact UAS
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Mitch Launius
Instructor Pilot for 30 West IP
Mitch is the CEO of 30 West IP where he is also an instructor providing pilot training on international procedures. With an illustrious career of over 34 years in the cockpit, Mitch has acquired over 13,000 hours of flight time flying worldwide, with over 9,000 hours of this in Challenger and Gulfstream aircraft. He is an experienced safety officer and was also an IS-BAO project manager for a fortune 500 flight department. He has presented on Safety and Operations topics at the NBAA International Operators Conference and the Canadian Business Aviation Association Convention and is currently on the NBAA International Operators Committee and serves as the North Atlantic Regional Lead. Mitch is also a member of an FAA working group on General Aviation International Authorizations and Tabletop Exercises (GIATE). He was recently selected to represent IBAC as a member of the ICAO Personal Training and Licensing Panel (PTLP) and was also recently named as a 2020 recipient of the NBAA Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award for his contribution to the business aviation community.
Henry ‘Duke’ LeDuc
Director Of Operations, Americas, UAS International Trip Support
Duke has been a dearly respected member of UAS Americas team and the UAS global family for more than five years. A safety-oriented, FAA-licensed aircraft dispatcher, he oversees all of the operations of the elite UAS Operations Team. With twenty-five years of experience in aviation overall with more than fifteen years of experience in international flight planning and VVIP trip coordination, he is responsible for the development of the dispatch training program and involved in the strategic development of UAS Americas. With a myriad of rich aviation experience behind him, he has extensive experience in worldwide operations with both corporate and charter environments, including seven years as Operations/Dispatch Manager in an industry-leading, Fortune 500, IS-BAO Stage III Certified corporate flight department. Duke is frequently asked shares his knowledge at major industry events and is currently serving on the NBAA’s International Operators Conference (IOC) Planning Committee.
Dudley King
President and Founder, FlightBridge
Dudley is the Founder and President of FlightBridge, which he established in 2011 and has been focused on technology solutions for the private aviation industry since 2006. Since he graduated from Dartmouth in 1988, he has worked with an array of companies listed anywhere from VentureWire to the Fortune 100. A rare blend of executive, entrepreneur, and consultant, Dudley’s executive roles have included acting CIO positions for several companies and tech advisory services to CEOs trying to rebuild their technology organizations or looking for an external, professional point of view. Highly skilled at deeply understanding his customer’s business challenges and drawing from a long and varied experience in information technology services, Dudley excels at designing technology solutions to solve their problems.
Dr. Paulo Alves
Global Medical Director, Aviation Health, Medaire
Paulo has extensive experience in medical advisory in the aviation industry. As a cardiologist, he provides technical guidance and analysis for MedAire’s MedLink medical advisory service and is MedAire’s liaison with civil aviation regulators and industry associations. Paulo worked with Varig Brazilian Airlines for 23 years, 10 of which were spent as General Medical Manager. A member of the MedAire Medical Advisory Board, Paulo is also President of the Ibero-American Aerospace Medical Association, a member of the International Academy of Aerospace Medicine, a member of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Safety Committee, a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA), and a Fellow of the Civil Aviation Medical Association. Throughout his illustrious career, Paulo has held industry leadership roles including Chairperson of the AsMA’s Air Transport Medicine Committee, President of the Airlines Medical Directors Association, President of the Brazilian Society of Aerospace Medicine and was a member of the IATA Medical Advisory Group from 2002 to 2006.
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