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Avfuel Grows Midwest Fuel Dealer Network
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Both are airport-operated facilities
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Michigan-based aviation fuel distributor Avfuel expanded its footprint in the Midwest U.S. with the addition of two new locations in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Fort Wayne Aero Center, the lone service provider at Fort Wayne International Airport (KFWA), has been operated by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority for a decade now. It features a modern 15,000-sq-ft, two-story terminal with a passenger lobby equipped with a fireplace, pilot lounge and snooze room, two conference rooms, and a fitness center with shower facilities. The complex offers more than 100,000 sq ft of heated hangar space, which can accommodate ultra-long-range business jets.
At nearby dedicated general aviation airport Smith Field (KSMD) with its 3,100-foot main runway, sister facility Smith Field Aero Center provides a passenger terminal with a lounge, full-service fueling, crew car, and flight-planning services.
Both locations will now participate in the Avtrip customer loyalty program and offer Avfuel contract fueling, while accepting the Avfuel Pro Card for payment.
“Joining the Avfuel Network is an exciting step for both Fort Wayne Aero Center and Smith Field Aero Center,” said Justin Treft, who is director of FBO operations for both locations. “Avfuel’s reputation and customer-first approach align seamlessly with our commitment to delivering a reliable, high-quality experience for every operator we serve.”