The private aviation industry is crucial in supporting the oil and gas industry. Oil fields, rigs and vessels are often located in remote or hostile areas and are impossible or difficult to reach by any other method. They simply cannot be accessed by commercial flights or ground transport and, therefore, rely on business aviation for the transportation of goods and people. This relationship is vital, as the industry is still growing, and locations are moving farther from shore.
This isn’t an aviation fuel shortage. It’s a refining capacity crisis.
When people hear about jet fuel shortages, they often assume the problem is a lack of crude oil, geopolitical disruptions, or transportation bottlenecks. While these factors can contribute, they are...
