World Fuel Services (World Fuel), a World Kinect company headquartered in Miami, Florida, announced enhanced services for Platinum Business Aviation Center (Platinum), a member of Air Elite by World Fuel network. Over the past six years, World Fuel has provided top-quality fuel and equipment to support Platinum’s fixed-base operations (FBO). Starting in March 2025, Platinum will become a World Fuel agent. Platinum’s fuel retailing operations on the business and general aviation apron at Gold Coast Airport (OOL) will be managed and administered by World Fuel, growing its long-term collaboration with Platinum.
This 10-year agreement signifies the next phase of a six-year relationship, with World Fuel managing the fuel retailing at OOL. As part of this agreement, the aviation fuel facilities will undergo upgrades. World Fuel will deliver JIG-compliant aviation fuel training for Platinum’s staff to maintain quality, safety and service standards.
“Working with World Fuel allows us to offer our customers a more integrated service,” said Joe
Stenning, general manager at Platinum Business Aviation Centre. “This collaboration leverages World
Fuel’s global reach and expertise, which spans over 200 countries and 8,000 locations, to enhance our
operations and the experience for aircraft operators at OOL.”
Customers will experience no changes in their daily refuelling services. Platinum staff will continue to
handle aircraft refuelling and conduct best-in-class ground handling, ensuring a smooth transition and
consistent service quality.
World Fuel has been active in Australia since 2011, with physical operations starting in 2017 after
acquiring ExxonMobil’s fuelling operations at 88 airports globally, including 18 in Australia. The company
has since expanded its local network to 30 airport sites across the country.
“Platinum Business Aviation Centre recognizes the vital relationship between an aircraft operator and an
FBO,” said Davin Magee, managing director at World Fuel Services Australia. “This agreement highlights
our mutual dedication to delivering superior service to aviation customers and improving operational
efficiency at OOL.