Aviation fuel forum unveils plenty of opportunities

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) organised the Aviation Fuel Forum in Vietnam for the first time from November 8-10.

Petrolimex Aviation’s Board of Directors member and General Director, Pham Van Thanh

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is organising the Aviation Fuel Forum in Hanoi for the first time from November 8-10. On the sideline of the significant event, Giao thong (Transport) newspaper speaks to Board of Directors member and General Director of Petrolimex Aviation JSC (Petrolimex Aviation), Pham Van Thanh.

From the perspective of a supplier of aviation fuel, how do you view the international Aviation Fuel Forum?

Aviation Fuel Forum is one of various professional activities organised biannually in different countries world-wide by the International Air Transport Aviation (IATA). The forum is a special opportunity for airlines, fuel suppliers and IATA strategic partners to discuss and update the industry’s development strategies and agree on actions to enhance efficiency and productivity.

In 2016, IATA organises the forum in Vietnam for the first time. The move indicates that the aviation fuel market in Vietnam is advancing well both in quality and quantity. Also, it demonstrates the interest in Vietnam aviation market of IATA in general, and airlines and fuel suppliers in particular.

Which opportunities does the forum offer participating enterprises in their business?

Participating into associations and organisations, enterprises have chances to enhance professional knowledge and build up linkage for their own development in the industry.

During first years of establishment, Petrolimex Aviation determined that IATA participation was necessary and important. Attending IATA fora has brought us chances to contact with numerous fuel suppliers. In reality, we have had many chances to get access to goods sources, create the initiative in regulation and grasp opportunities to import fuel at affordable price and cost, generating fair competition in business. Numerous fuel supply contracts have been signed since Petrolimex Aviation became a member of IATA.

This year, the forum is held for the first time in Vietnam, in which Petrolimex Aviation participates as an IATA member (since 2010) and a platinum sponsor. Could you please eleborate on the significance of sponsoring the event? What would Petrolimex Aviation expect from the forum?

IATA held the event for the first time in Vietnam – where Petrolimex Aviation is considered “the host”, so sponsoring the platinum financial package for the forum is of great significance.

The event is regarded as a regular exchange activity among IATA members. Also this is the chance for Petrolimex Aviation to express the company’s gratitude to IATA, customers, and partners who have supported and trusted the company over the past time. Petrolimex Aviation expects to impress participants with fine images of Vietnam – a market of full development potential in the field of aviation transport, and to attract airlines’ investment in developing services in Vietnam.

Could you please unveil Petrolimex Aviation’s objectives in the time to come?

Through eight years of operation and development, Petrolimex Aviation has affirmed its standing in the mind and heart of customers both at home and abroad. In the coming time, we will continue strengthening the system, non-stop providing training and instruction for officials, and updating latest information on regulations of the aviation fuel sector and market.

Additionally, we will strive to maintain quality of fuel supply services, boost trade promotion, and expand selling markets at home and abroad on the basis of partners’ support as seen over the past time.

Thank you for your time!