USAF demonstrates conversion of Jet A-1 to JP-8 in Saudi Arabia

Last month, the U.S. Air Force’s 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron carried out a demonstration to covert commercial-grade aircraft fuel (Jet A-1) into military-grade aircraft fuel (JP-8) at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Saudi Arabia.

Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron use a Fuel Powered Additive Injector Cart on May 23, 2021, at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The FPAIC was used to inject additives into commercial grade fuel, which turns it into military grade fuel for aircraft. (Photo by 94th Airlift Wing)

Using a Fuel Powered Additive Injector Cart, the airmen added three types of additives to achieve the conversion. The three additives are: a corrosion inhibitor, static dissipater, and fuel system icing inhibitor.

This will enhance the Agile Combat Employment initiative by allowing airmen and their aircraft to operate from commercial locations.

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