Abu Dhabi-UAE: 23 February, 2014
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Distribution (ADNOC Distribution) has announced its support to the third edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo, the leading aerospace event in the Middle East, as platinum sponsors.
ADNOC Distribution will leverage the platform of the Abu Dhabi Air Expo to showcase the premium aviation fuels and services of its Aviation Services division, a key business unit mandated to ensure that the products are refined to meet the highest international specifications. The company also manages fuel volumes to meet fluctuating customer needs. Jet A-1, JP-8, and AVGAS 100LL are among the aviation fuels ADNOC Distribution supplies.
Drawing the participation of aviation companies from around the world, the biennial show has positioned itself on the global calendar as a landmark event in the regional aviation sector. Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014 is set to run from 25 - 27 February at the city's Al Bateen Executive Airport, located in the heart of Abu Dhabi city, the region's only dedicated private jet airport.
His Excellency Abdulla Salem Al Dhaheri, CEO of ADNOC Distribution, said: "Abu Dhabi Air Expo has firmly established itself as a primary event on the international aerospace calendar. The show serves as an enabling platform to meet new and potential aviation stakeholders under one roof. As a national oil company, ADNOC prioritizes its participation in such landmark events.
"We particularly look forward to this year's edition at Bateen Airport that promises to be a high-profile show both in terms of visitor turnout as well as state-of-the-art infrastructure the facility ensures - opulent executive lounges, full conference facilities, and strategic location that is considered a convenient gateway to the UAE and the region."
Al Dhaheri added: "The traffic at the Abu Dhabi Airports has witnessed tremendous growth in the past year with several new airline companies incorporating Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Bateen Airport into their flight network. For us at ADNOC, it's an exciting time to be a part of this growth and we plan to leverage this opportunity by providing our customers in the commercial aviation and civil aviation sectors with products that conform to the standards of international industry organizations including the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). ADNOC Aviation Services fulfills the needs of its customers 24/7, from private small jets to large commercial aircraft."
Al Dhaheri shared: "The year has seen major developments in the aviation sector in the UAE. ADNOC Aviation Services is the main business unit under ADNOC Distribution. This unit provides a comprehensive range of aviation fuel products and services, which are manufactured strictly in conformance with international quality specifications and standards for the purposes of military and civil aviation. ADNOC Aviation Services has very ambitious growth plans to expand its presence outside the UAE."
ADNOC Distribution operates state-of-the-art fuelling facilities across the UAE and currently supplies aviation fuels to more than 70 regional and international customers including Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport and Al Bateen Airport.
ADNOC Distribution markets and distributes petroleum products and services within the UAE and internationally. As one of the largest and most innovative government-owned petroleum companies in the GCC region, ADNOC Distribution is renowned for the matchless quality and reliability of its products and services.
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About ADNOC Distribution
ADNOC Distribution Company was established in 1973 as the first company owned by Abu Dhabi government specialized in the marketing and distribution of petroleum products in the United Arab Emirates.
ADNOC Distribution operates a vast network of service stations and convenience stores. These stations are equipped with the most advanced technology for fuel, automated car wash and vacuuming, lube bay and tire repair.
In addition, aviation refueling services, ships bunkering along with production of a range of ADNOC lubricants are marketed locally, as well as, being exported across the GCC markets, Middle East, the Far East, Africa and Europe.
Moreover, ADNOC Distribution had adopted a pioneer project and an ambitious plan to introduce Natural Gas as an alternative fuel for Vehicles in the UAE. The initiative comes as a part of its efforts to support sustainable development. ADNOC Service Stations provide Natural Gas fuel, petroleum products and conversion service for a cleaner and safer environment.
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Ashraf Abdullah
ADNOC Distribution
Mobile: 055 9548663
Email: ashraf.abdullah@adnoc-dist.ae
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