In Bologna airports, Milan Linate, Treviso e Venice have been introduced temporary limitations in the availability of jet fuel, a measure in force at least until the late evening of April 9thThe decision was communicated via Notams, the official aeronautical bulletins addressed to airlines, and concerns in particular kerosene, the fuel used by aircraft. This situation is caused by international tensions, particularly in Middle East and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, which are impacting the availability and distribution of energy globally, with possible repercussions on flight routes and schedules in the coming weeks.
Aircraft refueling: priorities and limits for flights
According to Air BP Italia, one of the main suppliers of aviation fuel, supplies will not be blocked, but managed more carefully. In practice, the there is fuel, but it goes distributed with more selective criteria. They will have the medical flights take precedence, the flights of State and those with a duration greater than three hours, while other flights are subject to restrictions or restricted distribution. In some cases, airlines are encouraged to plan ahead for fuel requirements before departure to avoid operational disruptions and ensure regular flights.
Fuel restrictions: the differences between airports
The restrictions are not the same for all airports. Milan Linate There are limitations on refueling, but without an explicitly defined maximum fuel limit. Venice, however, the situation is more delicate: pilots are advised to refuel before arrival and, for short-duration flights, a maximum limit of 2.000 litres per aircraft is foreseen, with absolute priority given to the most urgent and long-haul flights. Even at Bologna a similar limit of 2.000 litres per aircraft applies, while a Treviso the roof goes up to 2.500 liters.
Overall, this is a temporary measure, designed to avoid imbalances in supply management and ensure that air traffic can continue without interruption, pending the stabilization of the international situation and the return of fuel availability to normal.
