ON JANUARY 29, 2026, IN MOSCOW, THE AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE EURASIAN AVIATION FUEL SUPPLY AWARD WAS HELD AS PART OF THE XV EURASIAN INTERNATIONAL FORUM "AVIATION FUEL - 2026"
« BackThe winners of the Eurasian Aviation Fuel Supply Award were determined based on the results of an expert evaluation in accordance with a list of objective, measurable criteria and qualitative characteristics of companies' activities based on the results of the past year.
The Eurasian Aviation Fuel Supply Award was established in 2020 to recognize aviation fuel supply operators, airlines, fuel service providers, vertically integrated oil companies, developers of innovative solutions, equipment suppliers, and other enterprises in the Eurasian region's industry that have demonstrated the best results in public, scientific, production, commercial, or other activities in the field of aviation fuel supply and innovative developments for the industry.
Among the Award winners are:
Gazprom Neft
Gazprom Neft makes a significant contribution to the development of sustainable aviation fuel in the Russian Federation.
The company's systematic approach to developing the aviation fuel market in Russia and its active participation in shaping the regulatory framework in the Russian Federation are noted.
Gazpromneft-Aero
In 2025, Gazpromneft-Aero confirmed its status as a technological leader in aviation fuel supply.
The company's network covers more than 100 airports in Russia and abroad, ensuring stable supplies. The company is the leader in Russia in terms of into-the-wing refueling.
The company continued the large-scale certification of its facilities according to Rosaviatsiya standards — 19 more enterprises have been included in the program, following the successful certification of seven complexes in 2024.
High fuel quality is ensured by multi-stage control, and the professionalism of the company's employees is confirmed by winning the final of the industry competition "Aviation Fuel Challenge."
At Sheremetyevo, tests of Russia's first electric refueler were successfully completed, and replication of this technology at other airports is planned.
LUKOIL-AERO
In 2025, LUKOIL-AERO successfully completed the implementation of the innovative DigitalRefueling project — the industry's first system for fully automating aircraft ordering, accounting, and refueling.
This digital platform has transferred key processes, including into-the-wing refueling, into a fully electronic format, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and high service speed.
This solution is already implemented and is being actively scaled up.
LUKOIL-AERO continues to set digital development standards, increasing supply reliability and service quality for airlines.
Aerofuels Group of Companies
The activities of the Aerofuels Group of Companies comprehensively cover key areas — from creating a national training center based on 15 years of international experience to large-scale technological modernization of infrastructure across the country. The opening of a new training center at Sheremetyevo, the commissioning of modern fuel service complexes in Yaroslavl and Petrozavodsk, as well as the renewal of the refueler fleet and the production of its own filtration modules — all of this has become an indispensable contribution to raising quality and safety standards.
The status of a licensed educational organization and the largest independent fuel service provider underscores the high level of trust in the company and its leadership role in personnel training and airport network development.
State Research Institute of Civil Aviation
In 2024-2025, State Research Institute of Civil Aviation confirmed its status as a key scientific and practical center ensuring flight safety through fuel quality.
Its activities systematically cover the full cycle — from the development of federal aviation regulations to their practical implementation through a large-scale assessment of aviation fuel supply systems across the country (FAP 48). Conducting an examination of 250 aviation fuel and lubricants operators in a year and a half has become an indispensable tool for identifying risks and fostering a culture of compliance in the industry.
The status of a regulatory framework developer and the head organization for assessing compliance with requirements emphasizes the exceptional level of trust and the central role of the institute in ensuring the effective and safe functioning of the industry.
Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University)
Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) is a leading scientific and educational center defining the technological level of the Russian fuel industry and aviation fuel supply.
Its activities systematically cover key areas — from fundamental research on fuel and additive quality to direct industry support: 6 successful registrations for aviation fuel production in a year and active participation in updating the main state standard GOST 10227. The development of recommendations on alternative fuels and regulatory documentation forms a scientific foundation for the industry's future.
The status of a national research university and a recognized expert center underscores the high level of trust in its work from the state and industrial enterprises.
FUELS Digest
FUELS Digest is a leading information resource for the fuel and energy industries.
The journal systematically covers key areas — from aviation fuels to R&D and standardization, providing professionals with up-to-date analytics. Its digital platform and event calendar have become indispensable tools for specialists.
It is especially noteworthy that many Russian-language international industry news items first appear on the pages of the journal.
The status of an information partner of the Russian Engineering Academy underscores the high level of trust.
Aviation Fuel - 2026 is the largest annual professional industry event for discussing all issues related to the development of the aviation fuel market and the aviation fuel supply industry.
Organizer of the XV Eurasian International Forum "Aviation Fuel - 2026": Center for Strategic Development in Civil Aviation (AVIACENTER).
Strategic Partner of the Forum: Gazpromneft-Aero.
Forum Partner: Transport Strategy Center (TSC).
Forum Sponsors: Fuel Equipment Plant, Business Union.
General Information Partner of the Forum: The official print publication of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation — the Transport of Russia newspaper.