ANN ARBOR, Mich. - March 26, 2008  —  Aviation business News/ Online retail store, shopAvfuel.com, made its web-debut earlier this month, giving fixed-base operators and pilots a new source for researching and purchasing aviation supplies.  The store is operated by Avfuel Corporation's Equipment and Technical Services division which, among other duties, oversees the building and maintenance of refueler trucks and fuel storage facilities, and also offers FAA approved training and education in safety and quality assurance protocol.

"The revolutionary advantage of a store that sells professional aviation equipment operated by experienced fuel transport and storage experts is that shopAVFUEL.com is prepared to support and answer all customer needs," explains Marketing Director, Marci Ammerman.  "shopAVFUEL.com is backed by over 35 years of aviation experience and expertise.  We offer not only products, but support and service as needed."

shopAVFUEL.com initiated its new product line and fresh website in response to industry demand for aviation products, especially aircraft wing de-ice and anti-ice fluids, that were supported by a thorough customer service program.  Now FBOs and pilots can visit shopAVFUEL.com to order a variety of products, including aviation refueler and fuel storage system parts, quality assurance test equipment, de-icing fluids, fuel additive, FBO supplies and apparel. 

Customers that register online can apply the discount code "Avfuel#1" for a $20 discount toward a purchase of $50 or more on a first order.  Ground shipping at shopAVFUEL.com is free.  Features of shopAVFUEL.com:

• Free shipping for continental USA ground shipments
• Order history is easily viewable by customers for quick reference
• Shopping cart memory
• Ship to multiple locations: use one billing add
• Direct billing for customers with Avfuel accounts
• Technical documentation available online for many products
• 24/7 access to parts and information
• Promotional discounts and coupons

"We are already receiving positive feedback from early customers," says Brian W. Green, Avfuel Technical Operations Manager.  "Many FBOs said that they wanted one stop shopping  —  so we provided it.  Veteran internet shoppers thought the layout was well done and non-internet shoppers found it easy to use.  Both groups liked the direct billing, technical references and free ground shipping.  We have over 250 products listed on the website and new products are being added monthly."

Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Avfuel Corporation serves the aviation industry via a network of over 600 domestic dealers and over 700 global contract fuel locations.  Avfuel is the leading independent supplier of aviation fuels and services to FBOs as well as airlines, freight companies, the military, helicopters and corporate flight departments. 

On the net: www.avfuel.com. 
Contact:  Marci Ammerman, director of marketing, 1.800.521.4106, mammerman@avfuel.com.