Avfuel Names New Fort Wayne FBO as Latest Dealer

Avfuel named Fort Wayne Aero Center in Indiana as its latest branded dealer. The new Midwest FBO is in the final stages of construction and is due to open on January 1, 2016, with reservations for arrivals being accepted beginning December 26.

The facility will offer all the standard benefits of the Avfuel network, including Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip rewards. Ground handling services will include jet-A and 100LL fueling, aircraft maintenance, de-icing, quick turns and support for cargo and charter flights.

“We couldn’t be happier to join such a supportive network of FBOs,” said Jeff Van Slyke, general manager of the Fort Wayne Aero Center. “With a focus on exceptional customer service and our partnership with Avfuel, customers can be assured they will receive the best care and products the industry has to offer.”

The new FBO is owned and operated by Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority. Its amenities include a 12,000-sq-ft executive terminal, free Wi-Fi, a pilots’ lounge and private rest area, a fitness center and conference rooms.

Ahead of this week’s NBAA show Avfuel reported growth in traffic for this year and some new product initiatives. “We’ve had a great year,” said sales vice president Joel Hirst. “I think it is a testament to our qualified staff and the talent we’ve brought to support our growing customer base. We’ve always got our ear to the ground, discovering new solutions to fulfill our customers’ needs. I think they are perceptive to that mentality and look to join a network that not only provides the best solutions but also continuously strives to better itself.”

Earlier this year, Avfuel launched a new website with more user-friendly features for both desktop and mobile versions. Customers can use the site to manage and link accounts, find resources in the network, check FBO locations and prices, discover Avtrip bonus point promotions and create Avtrip promotions.

This year has also seen Avfuel expand its network with 38 new branded locations, 34 of which are in the U.S. and the remaining four in Europe. The new overseas sites include Waterford Regional Airport in Ireland; The Private Jet Company in the Isle of Man; Marshall Aviation Services in Birmingham, England; and Woodgate Aviation in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

“We really focused on global expansion this year,” commented C.R. Sincock, Avfuel’s managing director of international business development. “The beauty of aviation is that you’re not confined to any one location, any one continent. It’s about connecting people, cultures and businesses. Knowing our customers travel around the world, we want to be able to provide them with safe, secure, reliable services at every destination. Our growth this year laid the foundation for an exciting 2016.”

Win a BMW

At its NBAA exhibit (Booth C8816), Avfuel is giving visitors the chance to win a brand-new Melbourne-red BMW through a promotion for its Avtrip program. Each branded FBO visited at the booth will give guests a chance to win the car, which will be on display there. On November 1, the company finished this year’s Avtrip Points Giveaway program.