Press Release

Issued by Total UK.

June 19, 2017

Air Total has been awarded the contract for supply of all aviation fuels for three years, commencing 1st May 2017, by Cornwall Airport Newquay. The award comes after submitting a comprehensive tender, attending a supplier presentation day, and working with its supply and logistics team to offer a secure supply. The contract also includes the supply of F34 jet fuel for Newquay's military/search and rescue aircraft.

Cornwall Airport Newquay was attracted by Total's UK-based team and personalised service along with the security of supply. Total will facilitate a fuel handling QC course to the Newquay refuelling team, to the internationally recognised 'JIG4' standards, through Total's team of aviation inspectors based in Paris. Cornwall Airport Newquay is positioned as one of the largest UK customers for Total's general aviation department and will require cooperation and close liaison with its haulier, storage terminals and ordering lines, since the airport will often require short-notice deliveries, potentially seven days a week.

"It's an exciting new direction and market growth for us and who knows, maybe there'll be a request to supply rocket fuels in a few years time,” says Simon Fage, general aviation area manager, referring to the fact that Newquay is one of five shortlisted locations for a UK commercial spaceport.

"Security of supply and its ability to tailor its service provision to our specific operational needs were key factors that made Total stand out for us in the selection process. The UK team has already proved to be a great support and we look forward to developing our working relationship further as the contract progresses.” says Richard Thomasson, airport operations manager at Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Total will also supply F34 to Newquay for use as part of its military aircraft training contracts. This is a fairly unique and bespoke offer to Newquay, with only a few companies able to supply this grade. It was important that Total was able to supply in order to cater for the mix of civilian (airline and business jet) and military traffic.

Total has security of supply since it owns and refines its own fuel at refineries in the UK and within Europe for Jet fuel, Avgas 100LL and the increasingly popular UL91. Total also delivers on dedicated aviation-fuel delivery trucks for extra reassurance of fuel quality.