Jet A-1 is the most widely used aviation turbine fuel for commercial aircraft worldwide. It is a kerosene-based fuel specifically designed for jet engines and turboprop aircraft. It’s what powers 99% of passenger planes you fly on.
KEY SPECS OF JET A-1:
Fuel Type Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
• Type: Kerosene distillate C9-C16 hydrocarbons Middle distillate, between gasoline + diesel
• Color: Clear to straw yellow Clean, no dye like avgas
• Freeze Point: -47°C max Must stay liquid at 35,000ft where it’s -50°C
• Flash Point: 38°C min Safer than gasoline – harder to ignite accidentally
• Density: @15°C** 775-840 kg/m³ Lighter than diesel, heavier than gasoline
• Sulfur: 0.30% wt max total Very low sulfur for turbine protection
• Boiling Range: 150°C – 250°C Distills in the kerosene cut
• Standard: ASTM D1655 + DEF STAN 91-091 Global spec for civil + military jets
• Primary Use, Commercial jet and turboprop aircraft
Quick facts:
1. Not gasoline: Jet A-1 is kerosene, like lamp oil but ultra-refined. It’s safer – flash point 38°C+ vs gasoline -43°C
2. Turbine engines only: Works in jet engines, turboprops, helicopters. Some diesel engines can run it with 3% engine oil mixed
3. Black nozzle ID: At airports, Jet A-1 nozzles are black with “JET A-1” in white letters on black background. Prevents misfuelling with avgas.
WHY JET FUEL IS SPECIAL
• Must remain fluid at very high altitudes where temperatures can drop below -40°C.
• Requires strict quality control to prevent contamination.
• Designed to burn efficiently in turbine engines.
• Must meet international aviation safety standards.
IN INTERNATIONAL OIL TRADING
The most commonly traded aviation fuel is Jet A-1, often sold under FOB or CIF contracts. Major producing regions include United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and major refineries in Europe.
Advantages
- Provides excellent combustion efficiency, reliable engine performance, and safe operation in commercial aircraft, turboprops, and helicopters under demanding flight conditions.
- Manufactured in accordance with internationally recognized ASTM D1655 and DEF STAN 91-091 specifications, ensuring consistent quality and worldwide acceptance.
- Every shipment undergoes rigorous laboratory testing and quality inspections to ensure compliance with international aviation fuel specifications before dispatch.
- Available under FOB, CIF, spot contracts, annual supply agreements, and customized bulk shipment quantities to meet the operational requirements of airlines and fuel distributors.
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