Air BP adds 62 Signature Flight Support locations to US Sterling Card network

Monday 25th July 2016

From 1 August Air BP Sterling Card customers will be able to refuel at 62 US locations operated by Signature Flight Support Corporation.  The new service enables Signature Flight Support to accept the Air BP Sterling Card at its network of Field-base Operator (FBO) locations across the US. As with any new Sterling Card agreement implementation, Air BP has worked with Signature Flight Support to audit each site to ensure customers receive the high standards expected from both companies.

The implementation delivers a broadened offering to Sterling Card customers at the US Signature locations. Customers will benefit from the convenience of using the Air BP Sterling Card to pay for aviation fuel, as well as being able to purchase other ancillary flight support services.  These services include ramp, lavatory and water services, lubricants, de-icing, merchandise, and other FBO and aviation-related services enabling Sterling Card customers to purchase flight essentials with one single payment.

This latest collaboration between Air BP and Signature builds on a long established relationship between the two companies.

"We are delighted that this latest development in our relationship with Signature has resulted in our Sterling Card holders benefiting from a significant expansion of our network in the all-important North American market. Now our customers can access the best fuel provision and FBO services with one card program.  We are working exclusively with Signature at each of these locations, and anticipate the value-added services offering will attract new customers to Signature", said Julio Casas, Air BP North America general aviation director.

Maria Sastre, president and chief operating officer for Signature Flight Support commented: "We are pleased to offer our customers a new payment option utilizing the Air BP Sterling Card.  Air BP is a world-class partner for Signature and the convenience that this card provides for our customers will further enhance their experience at our FBOs."

Pilots, aircraft management companies, and corporate flight departments use the Sterling Card across Air BP's global network of over 700 Sterling Card locations. In addition to the convenience and ease of using a cashless means of paying for fuel, card holders benefit from 24/7 support from the global Air BP out-of-hours team, a dedicated account manager and easy administration via the interactive 'eNabler' paperless electronic invoicing system.

Photo Caption: L to R - A representative of Cox Enterprises' Flight Department, one of the first Air BP Sterling Card holders to use the new service, marks the occasion with Signature's Jean Best, Customer Lead at IAD airport, Washington. High res image available on request.

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About Air BP

    •    As the aviation division of BP, Air BP is one of the world's largest suppliers of aviation fuel products and services. It currently supplies over seven billion gallons of jet kerosene and aviation gasoline to its customers across the globe each year.

    •    Through its direct operations, Air BP fueled more than 6,000 flights every day - that's over four aircraft every minute or one every 15 seconds. The company operates at more than 700 global locations in over 50 countries serving customers from the private pilot to some of the world's largest airlines.

    •    Air BP's technical and operations experts provide a complete aviation fuel consultancy service, including the design, build and operation of aviation fuelling facilities, to help customers protect their operations and manage risks.

    •    Customers range from domestic and international airlines, the military, business and private aircraft owners, as well as international airports and airfield operators.

    •    Air BP's services for the General Aviation and Business Aviation sector include the Sterling Card, which can be used throughout the global network, including self-serve locations, providing easy access to fuel for thousands of Air BP clients including private pilots, aircraft management companies and corporate flight departments. Air BP's card programmes were introduced in 1993 to bridge the gap between airline, general business and private aviation customers as an easy means of payment for aviation fuel on an as needed basis.

    •    For a full list of locations served by Air BP go to:     www.airbp.com/wheretofind