Avfuel Corporation and Aviation Company Pentastar Aviation Announce Branding Alliance and Fuel Supply Agreement

Avfuel Corporation announced that premier aviation services company Pentastar Aviation of Oakland County International Airport (PTK) has joined the Avfuel-branded network of dealers, which means Avfuel supplies fuel and related aviation services to the fixed-base operation. As part of the alliance, Pentastar Aviation now offers both the popular AVTRIP fueling rewards program and the Avfuel Contract Fuel program for jet fuel savings. Pentastar Aviation’s FBO at the Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is also an Avfuel-branded dealer. 

“Avfuel is pleased to be connected to Pentastar Aviation; a company known for its dedication to customer care and the health of the business aviation community at large,” said Avfuel Director of Marketing Marci Ammerman. 

Pentastar Aviation PTK offers customers executive terminal operations (ETO) designed to provide each customer with a tailored array of business services and amenities. The company prides itself on its ability to supply any item or service requested, a distinction that has certainly contributed to its garnering many official accolades: #1 FBO, Professional Pilot magazine (2008); #2 FBO Chain, AIN (2008); and #3 FBO, AIN, to name a few.   

“Our alliance with Avfuel provides yet another avenue to provide excellent service to our customers,” said Robert Sarazin, Vice President FBO Services, Pentastar Aviation. “Partnering with Avfuel allows us to offer pilots incentives throughout the year as a way of expressing the deep appreciation we have for our customers. We strive to understand their needs and then exceed them.” 

Located at an airport equipped with U.S. Customs, Pentastar Aviation is an ideal stop for cross-country aircraft requiring quick turnarounds and for aircraft bound into or out of the country. A dedicated Pentastar Aviation U.S. Customs facility is available upon advance request for expedited, private customs screening. In all aircraft operations professional and efficient line personnel are on hand to perform a comprehensive range of ground services, and outbound visitors are greeted curbside by an enthusiastic staff. The Pentastar Aviation ETO assists visitors with 24-hour concierge services and a soothing environment populated with flight planning and weather software, complimentary refreshments and snacks, wireless internet, executive conference rooms and more. On-site catering and dining options allow last-minute planning. 

At Pentastar Aviation PTK, pilots are pampered with an elegant crew lounge complete with shower, a snooze room, flat screen televisions, telephones, crew cars and even a gym pass to a local facility. Full business services available to all customers include telephones, fax machines, office space and more. In addition to a full-service FBO, Pentastar Aviation provides maintenance, avionics, aircraft charter, aviation advisors and aircraft management.   

ABOUT AVFUEL CORPORATION 
Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Avfuel Corporation serves the global aviation industry via a network of 600 Avfuel-branded dealers and more than 850 international locations that offer Avfuel Contract Fuel. Avfuel is the leading independent supplier of aviation fuels and services to FBOs and a diverse market of specialty carriers including airlines, freight companies, military special operations, helicopter users and corporate flight departments. An Avfuel-branded FBO is an independent FBO for whom Avfuel supplies fuel, services and business solutions, including the fueling incentive program AVTRIP and the jet fuel savings program, Avfuel Contract Fuel. AVTRIP is a fueling incentive program that rewards fuel purchases with points good toward US Savings Bonds, and Avfuel Contract Fuel is a centralized fuel purchasing program whereby operators my purchase jet fuel at less than retail rates. 

ABOUT PENTASTAR AVIATION 
For more than 45 years, Pentastar Aviation has been a leader in the world of business aviation, serving a diverse network of global customers. Pentastar Aviation provides industry-leading aircraft maintenance, aircraft management services, aircraft charter, avionics design/installation/repair and aviation advisors. The 130,000-square-foot repair station received Airframe Class 3 and 4 Ratings from the FAA in January 2009. A world-class FBO, Pentastar provides exceptional customer service and amenities and was voted #1 U.S. FBO in 2008. Pentastar also strives to give back to the community through a variety of charitable initiatives. 

Contacts: 
Pentastar Aviation:
Danielle Tanner, Corporate Communications Specialist
+248-666¬8221
dtanner@pentastaraviation.com
www.pentastaraviation.com

Avfuel Corporation:
Marci Ammerman, Director of Marketing
+1-800-521-4106
mammerman@avfuel.com
www.avfuel.com