OREANDA-NEWS. March 29, 2012. TNK-BP announces the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with one of the most authoritative organizations in the aviation industry – the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which brings together 240 airlines operating 84% of all flights worldwide, reported the press-centre of TNK-BP.

This partnership with the leading aviation community, providing a unique platform for discussion of priority issues between airlines and jet fuel suppliers, will enable TNK-BP to interact more efficiently with jet fuel consumers at the global level and help to expand the company’s jet fuel production and sales business.

Commenting on the signing of the agreement, TNK-BP Vice President, Business Marketing and New Business Development, Dmitry Ustinov, said: “Strategic partnership with IATA opens up new opportunities for TNK-BP to expand its business in the jet fuel market, where competition is traditionally strong. We will play an active role in the Association’s committees and working groups, interacting with airlines and jet fuel suppliers to discuss industry priorities and work out decisions”.