World Fuel Appointed Aviation Fuel Supplier at Avalon Airport, Melbourne

FOR RELEASE: October 15, 2026

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NEWS SUMMARY 

• World Fuel has been appointed as an aviation fuel supplier at Avalon Airport Melbourne (YMAV), adding a new supply source for airlines, cargo operators, and business aviation customers.
• World Fuel will supply fuel alongside the existing supplier through a commingled fuel model, expanding customer choice and strengthening fuel supply resilience at Avalon Airport Melbourne.
• The arrangement will support passenger, freight, charter, business aviation, military, and dedicated freighter operations at Avalon Airport Melbourne. 

October 15, 2026 – Melbourne – World Fuel has been appointed as an aviation fuel supplier at Avalon Airport (YMAV), Melbourne, Australia, adding a new fuel supply source for domestic and international airlines, air freight operators, and business aviation customers.

World Fuel will supply aviation fuel into the Avalon Airport fuel system alongside the existing supplier through a commingled fuel model, giving airlines and cargo operators additional supplier choice, strengthening supply resilience, and leveraging World Fuel’s broader international aviation network.

“Adding World Fuel as a supply source gives operators at Avalon greater supplier choice while strengthening the airport’s fuel supply resilience,” said Mike Ranger, Senior Vice President, World Fuel. “Combined with World Fuel’s international aviation network, the agreement positions us to support Avalon’s continued growth, particularly among carriers serving Asia, the Middle East, and global freight markets.”

“We are delighted to welcome World Fuel as a fuel supplier at Avalon Airport,” said Ari Suss, Chief Executive Officer, Avalon Airport, Melbourne. “Adding an established global supplier strengthens our fuel supply chain and provides greater choice for our freight and airline customers. We see significant opportunities to attract additional international services and freight activity through partnerships such as this.”

The arrangement will support a broad range of aircraft operations at Avalon Airport, including international and domestic airlines, charter operations, business aviation, military activity, and dedicated freighter aircraft.

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About World Fuel

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel is a leading global provider of aviation, marine and ground-based transportation fuels and complementary services. Through an integrated global supply and logistics network, it sources and distributes products and services to meet customer needs across more than 200 countries and territories throughout the world, including lower-carbon fuels to support customers’ energy-transition objectives. In the United States, the Company also markets natural gas and related solutions and in Australia supports aircraft operators with fuel supply across 80+ Airports.

For more information, visit www.worldfuel.com.

About Avalon Airport

Avalon Airport is Victoria’s second international airport and a key aviation gateway serving passenger, freight, aerospace, defence, and special event operations. Strategically located between Melbourne and Geelong, Avalon Airport continues to expand its role as an important contributor to Victoria’s transport and economic infrastructure.