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AvPULP: Paving the Way for A Greener Future
In the 1920s, Thomas Midgley Jr., a 30-year-old industrial chemist, introduced tetraethyllead into motor spirit to combat engine knocking—an explosive event in the fuel-air mixture that can cause significant engine damage. Employed by Dayton Research Laboratories, a subsidiary of General Motors, Midgley aimed to develop a fuel that would allow for more powerful and efficient engines by increasing the compression
Safely Removing Lead from Australian Skies
IOR Aviation, is proud to launch AvPULPTM, an aviation specification unleaded fuel for aircraft approved to use MOGAS (motor gasoline). The fuel sets a new standard for environmental protection, aviation compliance, engine durability, and cost efficiency. IOR’s General Manager for Aviation, Bryce Morland, said that AvPULP, which has been officially launched at Latrobe Valley Airport in Victoria, is marking a
IOR Aviation… Keeping the East Coast Fuelled
Airport fuel handling, bulk distribution, oils, lubricants, and fuel management technology. Commencing operations in 2015, IOR Aviation supply Australia’s largest airlines, world class aeromedical rescue service providers, iconic tourism brands, general aviators, and the agricultural industry with a reliable supply of aviation fuel. Since commencement, IOR Aviation’s service offering has evolved to meet the needs of our customers and industry.
IOR Aviation Provides Fuel Security and Supply of Jet A-1 at Bendigo Airport
IOR Aviation is excited to announce the return of its into plane Jet A-1 refuelling service at Bendigo Airport. As part of their daily operations, this mobile refueller will be providing Jet A-1 to QantasLink several times a day as part of the airline’s regular passenger transport services in regional Australia. IOR’s refueller has been specially trained in best practice
Coast to Coast: IOR is growing to help Transport go further
IOR’s story of customer driven growth across Australia continues as IOR opens new diesel stops in Queensland and Western Australia. Fuelling the long-haul transport industry 24/7 from coast to coast, the diesel network has expanded into Emerald and Gladstone in Queensland and Muchea and Cue in Western Australia. All sites are designed for heavy vehicles with a combination of wide,
IOR Aviation Takes Flight In New South Wales!
IOR Aviation is excited to announce the opening of the first IOR on-airport Jet A-1 and AVGAS refuelling facility at Nyngan Airport. The expansion of the IOR Aviation Network into this central New South Wales location will connect flight routes from Queensland to Victoria. “This is an exciting time for IOR Aviation. Feedback from Aviators and our existing customers indicated
IOR Aviation Lands In Winton!
IOR continues to invest in the Winton Community with the opening of the new on-airport AVGAS and Jet A-1 facility at Winton Airport. The new facility is operational and ready to provide aviators and emergency services with 24/7 access to fuel via an IOR Aviation Tag or the Fuelcharge app. Since opening the original unmanned Diesel stop in 2005, IOR
Fuelling More Missions to Save Queenslanders
At the annual LifeFlight Toowoomba Ball on 16 July, IOR Rural became the second IOR business unit to join a group of southern Queenslanders fuelling LifeFlight’s missions and saving more Queensland lives. On average, LifeFlight Helicopters burn more than $550 of fuel, every hour they are in the air. Without fuel, there is no mission and with rising fuel prices
Caltex Delo® is Back at IOR
Australia’s favourite agriculture and transport oils and lubricants range from Caltex Delo® are back at IOR’s southern Queensland depots from Brisbane to Roma. IOR has been appointed Chevron’s distribution partner to bring back the full Delo® range in the southern Queensland market. Speaking about the announcement, IOR Managing Director Stewart Morland said making these products available will help IOR in
Norwood Agriculture Improved Fuel Management
Cotton yields are pleasing, harvest is well underway, and Norwood Ag, one of the largest cotton farms in Northern New South Wales, is enjoying the benefits of their improved fuel management system. The ability to manage and track fuel usage per paddock, per machine has delivered closer control of tank levels and costs, and in doing so has prepared the
