Overview
Jet A-1 is the standard kerosene-type aviation turbine fuel used worldwide in commercial aviation. It is a highly refined, low-freezing-point kerosene designed to ensure reliable performance in a wide range of flight conditions, including long-haul international routes and high-altitude operations.

Technical Characteristics

• Grade: Jet A-1 (kerosene-type aviation turbine fuel)
• Appearance: Clear to straw-colored liquid
• Density @ 15°C: 0.775–0.840 kg/L
• Flash Point: Minimum 38°C (ASTM D56 / ISO 13736)
• Freezing Point: Maximum −47°C (ASTM D2386 / ISO 3013)
• Viscosity @ −20°C: Max 8.0 mm²/s (ASTM D445)
• Sulfur Content: ≤ 0.30% by mass (ASTM D4294)
• Aromatics: ≤ 25% by volume
• Smoke Point: Minimum 25 mm
• Energy Content: ~42.8–43.1 MJ/kg

Specifications & Standards

• International Standards: ASTM D1655, DEF STAN 91-91, AFQRJOS (Joint Fuel Standard)
• Widely accepted as the global commercial aviation fuel standard

Applications

• Civil Aviation: Primary fuel for commercial passenger and cargo aircraft
• Military Aviation: Used where Jet A-1 specification is permitted
• Turbine Engines: Suitable for modern gas-turbine engines in jets and turboprop aircraft

Additives (as required by specification)

• Antioxidants: To prevent fuel degradation during storage
• Static Dissipater Additive (SDA): For safe refueling operations
• Corrosion Inhibitors / Lubricity Improvers: Optional, depending on supply contract

Handling & Storage

• Must be stored in clean, dedicated tanks to avoid contamination
• Maintained at ambient temperatures; freezing point ensures usability in extreme climates
• Requires strict quality control with filtration before aircraft refueling

Compliance & Testing

• Tested and certified under recognized international standards (ASTM, DEF STAN, ISO)
• Quality and quantity verified by independent inspectors such as SGS or equivalent

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