Air bp, with its JV partner air bp-Jio, has opened a new fuel facility at the recently inaugurated Rajkot International Airport marking a significant milestone for air bp-Jio in India.
Air bp, in collaboration with its Joint Venture (JV) partner air bp-Jio, has expanded its presence in India with a new fuel facility at the recently inaugurated Rajkot International Airport. This marks a significant milestone for air bp-Jio, a leading international aviation fuel supplier in India. India stands as the third-largest domestic aviation market globally, positioning itself to become one of the fastest-growing aviation markets after the US and China. Currently boasting around 140 operational airports, the country anticipates expanding this number to 220 in the near term, reflecting a substantial increase from the 74 airports in operation in 2014.
Rajkot International Airport, located in Hirasar, Gujarat, is a greenfield airport with international hub status, serving the city of Rajkot and the broader Saurashtra region. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) owns the facility, capable of handling approximately 2,800 passengers during peak hours. As the 31st airport location for air bp-Jio in India, this expansion aligns with the country’s ambitious plans for enhancing its aviation infrastructure.
The fueling operations at Rajkot International Airport commenced at the end of September 2023, with air bp-Jio completing an impressive 575 fuelings to date. The team worked diligently to secure regulatory approvals and deliver the fueling facilities, supporting the airport’s official inauguration on September 10 2023, graced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This initiative represents the first phase of air bp-Jio’s facility at Rajkot International Airport, following the Indian Government’s decision to develop it into a major international airport to meet growing demand.
India stands as the third-largest domestic aviation market globally, positioning itself to become one of the fastest-growing aviation markets after the US and China. Currently boasting around 140 operational airports, the country anticipates expanding this number to 220 in the near term, reflecting a substantial increase from the 74 airports in operation in 2014.
“Air bp-Jio excelled in making the fuel station ready in a short space of time with all regulatory compliances and approvals. The successful commencement of flight operations at Rajkot International Airport was very much dependent on air bp-Jio’s service. The team worked hard and met the target, as promised,” said, Diganta Borah, airport director, Rajkot International Airport.
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Earlier this year, air bp-Jio received recognition as the best fuel provider in India from the International Council of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). This accolade underscores air bp-Jio’s commitment to delivering enhanced and efficient fueling services in India, emphasizing safety, on-time performance, digitized fueling services, and supply reliability. The air bp-Jio Joint Venture aims to solidify its position as the preferred partner for all stakeholders in the aviation fuel business across the country.
