airtimeAir BP refuels first Australian A380

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The official newsletter of Air BP in Australia and New Zealand

Air BP stole the limelight at BrisbaneAirport when it became the fistcompany to refuel an Airbus A380 inAustralia.

The stop was part of the aircraft’spromotional Asia-Pacific tour lastNovember, which saw it visit ChangiAirport in Singapore, followed byBrisbane, Sydney and Melbourneairports in Australia and Kuala LumpurAirport in Malaysia.

Bearing the distinctive Qantas livery,the aircraft also proved to be thecentre of attention at the airline’s 85thbirthday celebrations in Brisbane.

Attracting plenty of media interest,the tour by the world’s largestpassenger plane also provided achance for a series of successfulairport compatibility tests. Air BP’srole at Brisbane was to supply 90,000litres of fuel, plus turbine oil – BP2197– for the onward flight to Sydney.

Brisbane operations manager GrantSeagg carried out the refuelingfollowing training and security checksby the A380 operations team. He saidthat although the refueling wascarried out in a secure area, airportworkers converged from all corners ofthe airport to witness the operationand admire the latest Airbus.

When interviewed Grant said“Brisbane Airport is already set up forthe arrival of large aircrafts, except forthe parking bays which are too smallto accommodate the large Airbus. Asa result, an area on the stand-offareas was marked out for the aircraftto park”. He added “We also located

the refueling points and wing heightsin order to verify which hydrant to trialin the refueling”. In the event, theaircraft was fuelled with the state-of-the-art electric hydrant dispenser HD6733.

The smoothness of the operation washelped by an English speakingengineer from Airbus who translatedthe pressures and flow rates used inthe process.

The refueling operation took only 35minutes, compared to more than anhour required to fill up a Boeing 747.

Once charged, the Sydney boundaircraft took off with celebritypassengers, US actor John Travoltaand wife Kelly Preston on board for aflight over Australia’s Gold Coast. Theactor and aircraft enthusiast, whoowns a fleet of private jets, is anambassador for Qantas.

Said Grant: “The important factorlearned from this operation was thatall new generation aircraft have similarrefueling systems. Air BP did receivegreat exposure during the firstrefueling of the A380 and we arelooking forward to servicing more ofthese aircraft as Qantas expands itsAirbus fleet”.

A new Jet A1 facility has beencommissioned at Dubbo, NSW. The55,000 litre Supervault has a 1,000litre per minute discharge pump to filltwo air bp refuelling vehicles. Thetank is self contained so an externalbund is not required. It has dualoverfill protection and a storm watertreatment facility to ensure wateremissions are clean.

Air BP is proud to support The RoyalFlying Doctor Service who is based atDubbo airport (rear of fuel facility).The RFDS services the greaterWestern NSW region on a 24/7 basisand provides a valuable medicalservices for regional and remote areasof NSW. Air BP also services Qantasand Regional Express as well asitinerant general aviation customers.These keep the Air BP AirfieldRepresentative, Mike van Emmerik,and refuelling staff busy.

CTC Aviation – New Zealand

CTC Aviation Group plc wasfounded in the United Kingdom.Borne from an initiative to provide adedicated facility for airlinestandard, professional training, thegroup is an approved Type RatingTraining Organisation and FlightTraining Organisation. CTC isrecognised by the Joint AviationAuthorities as a leading provider oftraining, consultancy andsupport services to thecommercial airlineindustry.

Through Crew TrainingCentres in the UK andNew Zealand CTC trainsover 1,000 commercialpilots a year. Airlinecustomers include AirNew Zealand, AirMalawi, Air Seychelles,British Airways, easyJet, RoyalBrunei Airlines and Thomas CookAirlines amongst many others.

CTC Aviation launched CTC Wingsin 2003, a sponsored airline pilottraining program with two entryroutes. CTC Wings Cadet for thosewith little or no previous flyingexperience and CTC Wings ATP forindividuals who already hold afrozen ATPL or CPL/IR. Selectioninto the programme is rigorous, butfor those who prove to be

successful, the training is first classand there are genuine employmentopportunities.

New Zealand is home to CTCAviation’s, state of the artaccommodation campus facility.

Based near Hamilton InternationalAirport, "Clearways" is a selfcontained facility for trainee pilotsduring their stay in Hamilton of upto 10 months. The facility (stillpartially under construction) willhelp cope with the companyinitiative announced in March 2006,to double the number of traineepilots coming through its Hamilton

Crew Training Centre. Thecompletion of "Clearways" inconjunction with the increasedaircraft fleet, the addition of four jet-fuelled DA-42 Diamond Twinstartwin engine trainers and rigorousrecruitment and training will all aidethe initiative.

CTC Aviation hosts a wonderfulmixed fleet of twin engine aircraft,the DA-42 Diamond Twinstar givingtrainees a close to the "real thing"experience with the glass cockpit

and engine control systemclosely resembling thosefound on board today’sAirbus and Boeing aircraft.In addition, the training fleetalso comprises singleengine aircraft includingAlphas. In May 2006 CTCentered into contracts forthe supply of 26 aircraftfrom New Zealand’s newestaircraft manufacturer, AlphaAviation Limited. 12 aircraft

are to be purchased immediatelywith an option to procure a further14 during the next few years.

For further information on CTCAviation visit their websitewww.ctcaviation.com

New Jetfacility atDubbo

2006 AAAAConventionThe Aerial Agricultural Association ofAustralia met for their annualconvention over in Fremantle,Western Australia June 12 through 15.The theme for 2006 was WorkingTogether – The Air AG Team.Sessions included discussion on,latest aerial ag innovations, buildingand motivating teams and crewresource management. The traditionalPresidents Cup Gold Tournamentkicked the convention off on theMonday and a good time was had byall!

AUSTRALIAWeipaAir BP is proud to have the addition of Weipa (QLD) to ournetwork of sites. We welcome Sandra (Sandy) Aldcroft as ourNew Airfield Representative at Weipa. Both Avgas and JetA1are available, 0700-1700 Monday to Sunday.Phone/Fax: 07 4069 7318Mobile: 0428 197 873PO Box 569 Weipa, Qld 4874

LeonoraPlease note thatJetA1 self serve isavailable at Leonora,Avgas is no longeravailable at thislocation.

SOUTH WEST PACIFICSuvaRaijionald Prasad will be commencing a newly defined role asAviation Support Officer effective Monday 3rd July within theAir BP SWP business. Raijionald is currently working within ouroperations team at Air BP Nausori Airport and as a result of areview of our operations needs it has been decided to broadenhis scope and relocate the role to the Suva head office.Raijionald will transition to the role on Monday 3rd July.Raijionald will be directly responsible for providing operationaladministration & business support for our aviation business inthe Pacific.

KiribatiFollowing a review of the operation in Kiribati (IATA Code:TRW) it has been decided to progress to a closure of ouroperations in Kiribati at both Bonriki & Betio by the 31st August2006. This closure decision has been as a direct result ofcustomer route changes, supply/shipping inefficiencies and theidentification of specific operational upgrades that could not besustained by the market. It is expected that supply tocustomers will cease on the 30th June 2006, with thefollowing period until closure necessary to facilitate site worksas part of the exit requirements. Customers have been advisedto contact KOIL – the Kiribati Oil Company which are aGovernment company that is responsible for fuel supply in thecountry to determine if alternative aviation refuellingarrangements can be made post our closure on 30th June2006.

I would also like to pass on our thanks for the greatcontribution that Johnny, Tibaua & Mikaio have made to ourbusiness in Kiribati over the years and wish them well in theirfuture endeavours. (Deanna Lomas – Aviation Manager PacificIslands)

Network news

New Zealand held the 10th bi-annual Wirbirds of WanakaAirshow, at Luggate Airfield in Wanaka (South Island ofNZ). Air BP was proud to be the principal sponsor.

Jack Robert,,MarketingManager GASouth Island andJim Burson,AviationSupervisor, wereresponsible forcoordinating AirBP's presenceand activities atthe show. Air BP had the pleasure of entertaining approx80 Air BP customers and their respective families in acompany specific corporate host area. The event was agreat success with great customer feedback.

Amongst the wonderful Wirbirds, the visit of the RAAF F-111 was one of the highlights of the show.

The Peninsula Aero Club hosted the Tyabb Air Show overthe weekend of February 18 and 19. Themed Tyabb onShow it featured many of the diverse aircraft based atTyabb, including magnificent warbirds and an assortmentof Tyabb based ultralights, sport, and general aviationaircraft show casing the history of aviation at Tyabb. One ofthe feature acts included the Shell Aviation Super Sprint AirRace which pitBathurst winnerTodd Kelly in his V8supercar againstPip Borrman in hisCastrol aerobaticaircraft.

Tyabb airshow

Warbirds over Wanaka

Airtime is a publication for Air BP and its customers in Australia,New Zealand and South West Pacific. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the company’s official views. Contributions and suggestions are welcome.

Editor: Sue Goding, Air BP MC28, GPO Box 5222BB, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia. Phone (03) 9268 4786 Fax (03) 9268 4478 Email: susan.goding@az1.bp.com

Allan Jones has clocked up 25 yearswith BP. We managed to get him toanswer a few questions about hisjourney in BP.If you've worked at BP for 25 years,that must mean first job was in 1981– what was that first job?My first job was as a BitumenChemist…..and in case you’rewondering I didn't work for Tim Indbut he did follow me to Air BPeventually!What other areas within BP have youworked?Mostly Air BP but also worked for asignificant number of years as aMarketing Chemist and inDistributors with the PetroLinksystem.Can you share some careerhighlights?1. An Air BP inspection to an airportin Arctic Circle where the hotel had alarge indoor pool complete with PalmTrees, a water slide and swim up bar. 2. Sitting in the "jump seat" of a B717from takeoff to landing.3. Working with exceptionally friendlypeople in our industry.Who are some famous people youmet along the way?I shared afternoon tea with GeorgeSpeight, he was looking at starting anairline business. When that failed hewent on to lead a coup d'etat of theFiji Government. Just goes to showhard it is start an airline!What is your history within Air BP…Lucky enough to have worked in allareas except accounting functions. What are the plans for your next 25years?Avoid working in accounting!

One of the most interesting thingshas been watching start up airlinesgrow from a thought to a bona fidebusiness. Not many last the distancebut the enthusiasm, capacity forwork and optimism of people likeEwan Wilson (Kiwi), Gerry McGowan(Impulse), Richard Branson (Virgin)and Paul Stoddart (OzJet) neverceases to amaze me.

Allan Jones

David ShawDavid Shaw joined Air BP in September2005 and will now migrate north to jointhe Queensland General Aviation teamin the role of Strategic AccountManager.

David had previously supported variouscustomer segments in the BP Retailbusiness in both the South Australianand New South Wales markets. Prior tohis time in Retail, David gainedexperience in a broad range of rolesacross various BP businesses andfunctions.

David is looking forward to travelingaround this dynamic and growingmarket and learning about the businessneeds of Queensland customers withinthe General and Regional Aviationsectors.

Outside of work David enjoys trainingfor and competing in middle distancerunning events. He also spends muchtime preparing his car for andcompeting in various forms of motorsport.

Being a Brisbane Lions supporter willstand him in good stead for games atthe Gabba but being a NSW supportercould lead to some less pleasantexperiences at Suncorp Stadium!

Elite NewsPlease note the territories our staff atElite cover:

• Rebecca Cowell: Military, UnitedNations, Premium WA & NT, CathayPacific, Singapore Airlines, RoyalBrunei

• Glenn Morrissey: All GeneralTerritories Australia Wide, SWP

• Seval Arslan: Qantas, Premium NSW• Warren Elvery: Jetstar, Premium QLD• Val Covacci: Premium Vic/TAS/SA,

Pacific Blue, Thai Airways, UnitedAirlines

Stuart StephensonWe are pleased to welcome StuartStephenson back into a StrategicAccount Manager role, looking after theVic/Tas/SA territory. Stuart has spentthe last two years with the CommercialAirlines team, managing theCommercial Airline accounts and AirBP’s operation in East Timor, aparticularly challenging role of late.

Baby showerThere has been a population explosionamongst the Air BP team!

• Kylie Briggs (Melb) and ????welcomed Talara

• Graham and Miriam McNee (QLD)welcomed WilliamOliver in March

• Sonia Ingravalle (Melb) and Tonywelcomed Isabella May in March

• Clare Cameron (Melb) and Joshwelcomed Stella Grace in May

• Anthony Kroger (Melb) and Lolawelcomed Joshua Michael in May

• Kylie White (Melb) and welcomedJackson in June*

• David Fettell (Melb) and Kathwelcomed Jessica Kate in June*

• Pat Mezzatesta (Melb) and Giosywelcomed their twins three weeksearly, in June – a hit at the hospitalfor their record birth weight!, AdamRobert 8lb3oz, 50cm and CaraDeanna 7lb8oz, 49cm

Adam (left)and CaraMezzatesta

*born on thesame day

To all our proud parents, siblings andfamilies we extend a warm‘Congratulations’!

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