Avfuel Corporation has launched a programme on its online Avfuel Training System that is devoted to best practices for handling diesel exhaust fluid.

The programme includes recommendations for storing and handling DEF, mitigating contamination upon receipt of fuel, and steps to take in the event of suspected DEF contamination.

“Our goal is to do whatever we can to help mitigate the risks involved with fuelling mishaps, especially in light of the various issues the industry has seen in regard to DEF being mistaken for fuel system icing inhibitor,” says quality assurance supervisor Randy Harrison. “Providing a comprehensive resource for all fuel handlers to train with throughout our network, from our truck haulers to flight departments with their own fuel farms and, of course, FBOs, is a step in the right direction to help mitigate this threat to the industry.”

The Avfuel Training System (ATS) also features access to online FAA-approved Part 139 line fuel service and supervisory fuel service training courses at an affordable per-year subscription basis (unlimited number of users) as well as free fuel safety lessons and operational courses.

Avfuel Corporation has also announced its acquisition of the assets of CBL Trading, a fuel supply subsidiary of Charter Brokerage out of Katy, Texas. The acquisition enhances Avfuel’s existing supply and logistics infrastructure along the Explorer Pipeline from the Gulf Coast to Chicago as well as the Westshore Pipeline from East Chicago, Indiana, to Des Plaines, Illinois, and Chicago O’Hare International airport.

Additionally, Avfuel will take over CBL’s storage agreements at three terminals: Magellan in Dallas, Texas; CITGO in East Chicago; and Shell in Des Plaines. This enables Avfuel to ship additional product via pipeline and expand its storage-base capacity for broader coverage and fuel availability.

“We are excited to enhance our trading capacity, build on our supply network and improve our logistical efficiencies with this transaction,” says Avfuel executive VP C.R. Sincock. “With more than 45 years in the business, we’ve become core competent in the delivery of fuel via pipeline, barge, rail and truck. The CBL Trading acquisition gives Avfuel access to additional touchpoints in the fuel’s journey from refinery to wingtip, offering greater control in the fuel supply process.”

As part of the acquisition, the Avfuel team will grow with the addition of CBL Trading scheduler, Christine Owen. Owen will continue to work out of Katy, Texas, ensuring current customers experience no interruption of service or support. The Avfuel team has also hired Muneeb Ahmed to oversee the company’s expanding trading and hedging capacities.

“This transaction enables Charter Brokerage to not only further enable the continued growth of an aviation fuel supply leader, and valued customer but, to engage CBL’s leadership into another fast-growing division within the Charter family,” says Matthew Dennis, CBL’s executive president. “CBL quickly grew a successful jet fuel supply/logistic business model with its focus on helping customers be more successful. The opportunity to have an outstanding team and support to build the CBL brand and business, and then see it compatibly integrate into and enhance Avfuel’s capacities is professionally gratifying.”