For as long as aircraft have been in the air, fuelling has been an integral part of the pre-flight process. Airliner World speaks with Kerry Rutherford, technical director at Air BP, who gives us an insight into the current and future demands in the sector.
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As we pass through a busy airport, the refuelling of aircraft is a process few of us give much thought to. Although often overlooked by passengers, there is a vast amount of background technology and manpower providing this essential service as safely and efficiently as possible, both on the apron and beneath our feet.