Istanbul Jet Invests €5 Million in Dalaman

Supplying Jet A1 aviation fuel to over 100 countries, Istanbul Jet has completed its new investment at Dalaman Airport.

The Dalaman Airport Jet A1 Fuel Storage and Supply Facility, realized with an investment of €5 million, will provide Jet A1 fuel supply services to all commercial airlines and private jets operating domestically and internationally.

Istanbul Jet, a leader in the aviation sector for its exceptional quality service in Jet A1 fuel supply, continues its growth without slowing down. Operating in nearly 500 airports across more than 100 countries, Istanbul Jet has inaugurated the Dalaman Airport Jet A1 Fuel Storage and Supply Facility with the participation of its business partners, employees, and Dalaman district protocol.

With a total investment of €5 million, the facility covers an area of 4,000 square meters. Following in the footsteps of major aviation fuel suppliers such as Petrol Ofisi and THY-Opet, Istanbul Jet becomes the third physical supplier at Dalaman Airport. The facility, with a total storage capacity of 2,155 cubic meters, will source 90% of its Jet A1 fuel from STAR and TÜPRAŞ refineries.

SERVING AIRLINES AND PRIVATE JETS

With this new investment, Istanbul Jet further expands its Jet A1 fuel supply services for both domestic and international airlines and private jets. The new facility in Dalaman is the third of its kind after the currently inactive Antalya Airport and the Alanya Gazipaşa Airport, where fuel storage and supply services continue.

Offering aviation fuel services with special credit limits and competitive pricing according to airline companies’ demands, Istanbul Jet has established an optimal supply chain structure thanks to its strategic relationship network, which includes Petrol Ofisi, THY Opet, Shell, SOCAR (Star Refinery), Air BP, OMV, Air Total, Repsol, Eni SPA, and various national and international oil companies, local fuel providers, and airport service providers.

The company supplies jet fuel to prestigious airlines such as Pegasus, Associated Energy Group, Air Astana, Freebird, Iraqi Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Mavi Gök Aviation, Corendon, LOT Polish, Azerbaijan Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, and Wizz Air Group.

STANDING OUT WITH COMPETITIVE EDGE

During the opening of the new facility, Istanbul Jet General Manager Hüseyin Latifoğlu stated, “We stand out in the international aviation fuel supply industry with our flexible credit limits and competitive pricing. As Istanbul Jet, we continue to grow strongly and decisively with new investments.”

Latifoğlu emphasized that Dalaman Airport is Turkey’s first touristic airport, adding: “One of the key reasons we chose to operate at Dalaman Airport is the growing passenger capacity and its potential for continued growth. The increasing number of flights every year is leading to a rising demand for fuel. In 2024, it is projected that 180,000 tons of fuel will be sold at the airport, up from 150,000 tons in previous years.”

1.3 MILLION CUBIC METERS OF SALES BY YEAR-END

Latifoğlu explained that they will continue to expand their Jet A1 fuel supply services in the aviation sector, stating, “This growth is reflected in our sales figures. Our sales volume in 2023 reached 1.2 million cubic meters. We aim to increase our sales volume to 1.3 million cubic meters by the end of 2024. Additionally, we are working on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). We plan to make our first SAF sale at this facility.”