Fuels 101

U.S. airlines are constantly affected by fuel-related challenges. Whether tackling the volatile price of jet fuel, pursuing environmentally friendly alternatives, or managing persistent operational disruptions to supply, ATA member airlines must vigilantly cope with the dynamics of global energy markets. In addition to physical measures, ATA strongly advocates reform of energy futures trading. This section documents the journey of jet fuel from the well to the wing of the aircraft and its significant impact on airline finances and operations.

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Fuel 101: From Well to Wing
The journey of jet fuel and its important role in the airline industry.

Airline Energy Q&A
Perspective on energy markets and implications for industry performance

Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Questions and Answers
ATA pursues changes in the management and administration of the SPR

Fuel Efficiency of the U.S. Airlines(04/24/2010)
Continuing the industry's track record will require reforming ATC systems

Annual Crude Oil and Jet Fuel Prices(04/22/2010)
Annual Crude Oil and Jet Fuel Prices

Fuel Management(03/25/2010)
While ATA airlines are motivated to prevent fuel releases for environmental protection reasons, this also makes good business sense, as fuel is the airlines’ number one cost center.

ATA Monthly Jet Fuel Cost and Consumption Report(02/15/2010)
Market and paid prices for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines since January 1986

Alternative Aviation Fuels Q&A(10/05/2009)
ATA answers questions about alternative fuels use in commercial aviation.

Airlines Sign First-of-Its-Kind Ongoing Supply Agreement with Rentech and ASIG For Renewable Synthetic Diesel Fuel to Be Used in LAX Ground Service Equipment(08/18/2009)
ATA announced today that eight of its member airlines have signed an unprecedented agreement with Rentech, Inc. and Aircraft Service International Group (ASIG) to purchase up to 1.5 million gallons per year of renewable synthetic diesel fuel...

ATA Applauds Synthetic Fuels Specification Approval(08/05/2009)
ATA applauded the ASTM International Committee on Petroleum Products and Lubricants for passing a new specification that will enable the use of synthetic fuels in aviation.

ATA Testimony by Ben Hirst of Delta Air Lines Before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)(07/28/2009)
Ben Hirst, General Counsel of Delta Air Lines testified before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on behalf of ATA regarding the devastating impact of high fuel prices and oil markets volatility.

ATA Applauds ASTM International Subcommittee Passage of Synthetic Jet Fuel Specification(06/25/2009)
ATA today applauded the ASTM International Aviation Fuels Subcommittee for passing a new specification that will enable the use of synthetic fuels in aviation. This step by ASTM, a standards development organization, is a watershed event and sets the...

Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels: The ATA Commitment(05/14/2009)
ATA articulates four criteria for airline use of alternative fuels.

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