Aviation Turbine
Jet A1 Aviation Fuel
Aviation turbine fuel to DEF STAN 91-091 / ASTM D1655 specification for commercial and cargo aviation.
Overview
Jet A1 aviation turbine fuel powers the world's commercial and cargo fleets and is traded internationally under strict quality and custody standards. We facilitate introductions between qualified aviation fuel buyers — airlines, charter operators, government agencies and resellers — and verified supplier channels with refinery-backed allocation, clear title transfer procedures and recognized inspection at load port.
Specification Snapshot
- Standard
- DEF STAN 91-091 (current issue) / ASTM D1655 — aviation turbine fuel
- Flash Point
- Minimum 38°C
- Freezing Point
- Maximum −47°C
- Density at 15°C
- 775–840 kg/m³
- Example Volumes
- Term or spot structures; volumes confirmed per inquiry
- Delivery Terms
- e.g. FOB or CIF per contract; into-plane supply handled by airport resellers
- Quality
- Refinery certificate of quality per batch against the agreed specification
- Payment Terms
- Contract-dependent — instrument requirements are set by the contract and participating banks
Indicative educational information only. The agreed specification and the certificate of quality govern in any actual transaction.
Transaction Procedure
The Jet A1 Aviation Fuel transaction process.
Illustrative sequence — the actual steps are contract-dependent and agreed between the parties.
Buyer Profile & Requirements
Buyer documents its consumption profile — fleet or resale program, monthly uplift volume, delivery points — alongside corporate KYC/KYB and funding capability appropriate to the structure discussed.
Channel Review & Terms
Seller-side documentation is reviewed and commercial terms are aligned — term contract, spot lifting, or a hybrid structure.
SPA & Instrument
Contract executed with inspection and title-transfer terms agreed. Payment terms follow the contract and the participating banks.
Inspection & Delivery
Batch certificates of quality and independent inspection, where agreed, govern each lifting under the delivery framework.
Common Questions
Jet A1 Aviation Fuel — answered.
What is the difference between Jet A and Jet A1?
Both are aviation turbine kerosene grades. The key difference is freezing point: Jet A1 specifies a maximum of −47°C versus −40°C for Jet A, making Jet A1 the internationally traded standard for long-haul and high-altitude operations.
Who typically buys Jet A1?
Airlines, cargo and charter operators, government agencies, and resellers with an allocation history. Engagements begin with corporate qualification and a consumption-profile review.
Are term contracts or spot purchases more common?
Term structures — monthly lifting over an agreed period — are common for operators. Spot lifting exists but is subject to tighter review. Funding capability is assessed against the structure being discussed rather than the notional contract total.
How is aviation fuel quality certified?
Each batch carries a refinery certificate of quality against the agreed specification (DEF STAN 91-091 / ASTM D1655), with independent inspection at the point of custody transfer where the contract requires it.
Discuss a Jet A1 Aviation Fuel requirement
Submissions are reviewed and answered with appropriate next steps.