Wednesday, December 10, 2008


Ceypetco-Aviation of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has a monopoly in Aviation fuel handling in Sri Lanka provides round the clock aviation refuelling services at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake. Refueling clean & dry Aviation Fuels, on latest specifications to the right aircraft & right time economically safely & environmental friendly is the main task of ceypetco aviation. Domestic flights and some nominated foreign military aircraft are provided with refuelling services at Ratmalana airport and it is a daytime operation.Aviation Fuel cleanliness and freedom from contamination is the most important consideration for modern aircraft since it directly affects aircraft engine life & aircraft safety and influences maintenance cost. Therefore, quality control and maintenance is one of the most important aspects in aviation fuel handling. Aviation Jet fuel is produced at the Ceypetco refinery according to the latest specification checklist under “Aviation Fuel Quality Requirements for Jointly Operated Systems – AFQRJOS”. The deficit as per the predicted demand is directly imported from other countries. Current demand is one million liters daily.