AVIATION TURBINE FUEL

AVIATION TURBINE FUEL (JET FUEL)

CIVIL JET FUELS

Aviation turbine fuels are used for powering jet and turbo-prop engined aircraft and are not to be confused with Avgas.

Outside former communist areas, there are currently two main grades of turbine fuel in use in civil commercial aviation :

Jet A-1 and Jet A, both are kerosene type fuels.

There is another grade of jet fuel, Jet B which is a wide cut kerosene (a blend of gasoline and kerosene) but it is rarely used except in very cold climates.

JET A-1

Jet A-1 is a kerosene grade of fuel suitable for most turbine engined aircraft. It is produced to a stringent internationally agreed standard, has a flash point above 38°C (100°F) and a freeze point maximum of -47°C. It is widely available outside the U.S.A. Jet A-1 meets the requirements of British specification DEF STAN 91-91 (Jet A-1), (formerly DERD 2494 (AVTUR)), ASTM specification D1655 (Jet A-1) and IATA Guidance Material (Kerosine Type), NATO Code F-35.

JET A

Jet A is a similar kerosene type of fuel, produced to an ASTM specification and normally only available in the U.S.A. It has the same flash point as Jet A-1 but a higher freeze point maximum (-40°C). It is supplied against the ASTM D1655 (Jet A) specification.

Aviation Turbine Fuel

Product Overview

Aviation turbine fuel is a high-performance, specially formulated fuel designed for use in jet engines and turbine-powered aircraft. It ensures optimal combustion efficiency, engine reliability, and performance under a wide range of operating conditions. This fuel meets strict international standards for purity, stability, and safety, making it essential for commercial and private aviation operations.

Key Features

High energy density for efficient engine performance.

Excellent thermal stability to prevent degradation during storage and flight.

Low volatility to reduce vapor emissions and improve safety.

Resistance to water and sediment contamination for long-term reliability.

Applications

Used in a wide range of turbine-powered aircraft including commercial airliners, business jets, and military aircraft. Suitable for both takeoff and long-haul flight operations where consistent fuel performance is critical.