Jet fuel is subject to more than 20 stringent quality control tests, and is subject to more than 3 quality control checks before it reaches aircraft. This particular quantity of jet fuel has failed only one of these quality controls, that for conductivity. Fred Funnell, JUHI company Chairman says, "We want to assure the travelling public that none of this fuel has been loaded into any aircraft. We have stringent quality controls in place and thorough testing of all fuel prior to it reaching aircraft. This fuel was quarantined well before that point." "On behalf of all the fuel suppliers, we deeply regret this situation and any effect it may have on the travelling public and our customers. We are working hard to resume normal supply as soon as possible," he said. Investigations are continuing to identify what may have caused the problem with the fuel.
Each oil company is continuing to work with their individual airline customers to determine appropriate supplies for domestic and international airlines in order to minimise any possible disruption to the travelling public.
The situation is being monitored and reviewed on a twice-daily basis and further updates will be made available. * The JUHI (Joint User Hydrant Installation) stores and distributes jet fuel at Sydney Airport. The JUHI companies include BP, Caltex, Mobil and Shell.
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