Liverpool John Lennon Airport has signed a major deal with the owner of the Stanlow refinery in Ellesmere Port.

Essar Oil (海角视频) is to directly supply aviation fuel to commercial airlines at the airport.

The deal brings Essar鈥檚 total number of access agreements to six airports across the 海角视频, which includes Manchester, Birmingham and London Stansted.

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Adam Brayne, head of aviation and business development at Essar Oil (海角视频), said: "Essar鈥檚 Stanlow refinery has manufactured Aviation fuels which have been supplied to Liverpool Airport since the 1930s.

"It therefore seems only fitting that, after close to a century of collaboration and shared history, Essar and Liverpool John Lennon Airport should further strengthen such a key North West regional partnership.

"Over the last decade, we have embarked on a major investment programme to upgrade Essar Stanlow鈥檚 infrastructure and future-proof this national manufacturing asset.

"We are delighted to be supporting such a valued local partner, whilst continuing to play a key role in Britain鈥檚 energy security."

John Irving, chief executive at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, added: "The airport has a long-standing relationship with the Stanlow refinery which has been further strengthened with Essar joining us in our open access fuel operations.

"The airport has had a successful year in attracting new airlines including Lufthansa and PLAY which has established new routes.

"We are delighted this agreement provides more fuel choice for our commercial airline partners and we look forward to developing future opportunities."

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