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Case Study | IOR is Fuelling Queensland’s Red & Yellow Heroes in the Sky
IOR is proud to be the premium aviation fuel partner for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Queensland; helping keep Queensland’s red and yellow heroes in the sky. Operating since 1976, it is one of the oldest community-based rescue helicopter services in the world. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Queensland (the service) has two helicopters as part of their
Aviation Fuel … Where Quality Matters Most
For the aviation industry, second to the aircraft itself, fuel is keeping pilots and passengers safely in the air. This means that the quality of the aviation fuel powering the pistons or turbines needs to receive the same stringent assessment as the aircraft before taking to the skies. Aviation fuel is a highly specialised category of petroleum-based fuel designed specifically
Fuelling the Tyabb Air Show
This month IOR proudly supported the annual Tyabb Air Show, held by the Peninsula Aeroclub on the 8th of March. A record crowd of at least 9,500 spectators enjoyed awesome entertainment both on the ground and in the sky above. We’re pleased to share with you some of the event’s highlights and photos. Paul Bennet Airshows organised and ran the
Bonding Your Aircraft for Refuelling
In everything we do, one of our top priorities is to ensure safety for our team and our customers. In this regard, we’re delighted to share with you information on the importance of electrical bonding and grounding your aircraft during refuelling. When it comes to refuelling an aircraft, the equipment we use and your aircraft both have components in place
Is your aviation fuel drum fit for purpose?
Here at IOR, we’re committed to ensuring the fuel you put into your aircraft is free from contamination and we’d like to help you do the same. Correct storage plays an integral role in eliminating any contamination and when storing aviation fuel in a drum that’s not fit for purpose, both your safety and the condition of your aircraft are
24/7 Mareeba Diesel Stop – Now Open
The new IOR Mareeba diesel stop has now opened adding to IOR’s growing diesel network of over 70 locations across Australia. The Mareeba diesel stop is conveniently located in the Mareeba Industrial Park and features a convenient drive-through configuration for easy access and minimal light vehicle congestion. Less than 2km from the Mulligan Highway, the diesel stop is available for
24/7 Normanton Diesel Stop – Now Open
The new IOR Normanton Diesel Stop has now opened, offering diesel on bowser and B-Double accessibility to IOR tag customers. The new site is ideally located adjacent to the Normanton Airport on Old Croydon Road and provides a base for bulk fuel deliveries throughout the remote region. Normanton joins IOR’s network of 24/7 unmanned diesel stops located throughout Australia. For
IOR’s new tanker takes (Life)Flight
IOR has unveiled the latest and greatest IOR B-Double Tanker and what better setting to show it off than at the 2019 Brisbane Truck Show? This is the second IOR tanker, which will roll around the country promoting RACQ LifeFlight Rescue. The special artwork splashed across the B-Double aims to raise awareness about the lifesaving impact the aeromedical retrieval service
IOR Brings Avgas to Ayr Aerodrome
Our aviation division keeps expanding our airport network. We have recently added a new 24/7 Avgas facility at Ayr Aerodrome. The self-service facility is now available to all local and visiting pilots. It features an integrated payment terminal and accepts all major credit cards, in addition to IOR Aviation cards. Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said “The Ayr Aerodrome
2019 Calendar To Support Outback Futures
As an IOR customer, you may remember receiving one of IOR’s calendars this time last year. This year, instead of printing and mailing the calendars to you, we have decided to donate to Outback Futures. Among other community causes that we support, Outback Futures is a not for profit organisation that provides professional mental health and well-being services to people living
