World Fuel Expands Its Air Elite Network with the Addition of XLR Executive JetCentres – Liverpool (EGGP)

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Air Elite® by World Fuel Network welcomes XLR Executive Jet Centre – Liverpool (EGGP)
The Liverpool location joins the Birmingham (EGBB) location as part of the Air Elite Network
The latest location offers World Fuel Contract pricing, AVCARD® by World Fuel acceptance,
and World Fuel Rewards. Customers visiting the Air Elite member locations will benefit from
the Air Elite Bonus, providing them additional points for their business and loyalty.
Visitors to XLR Liverpool will enjoy a host of exclusive amenities, including private in-lounge
security, premium arrivals for efficient customs clearance, direct tarmac access, ample
parking, and a dedicated PET travel scheme, designed to ensure a hassle-free experience for
both passengers and their cherished four-legged companions.
November 30, 2023 – HOUSTON – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
World Fuel announces an expansion of its Air Elite® by World Fuel Network with the inclusion of XLR
Executive Jet Centre – Liverpool (XLR Liverpool) at the Liverpool John Lennon Airport (EGGP). This
strategic partnership reflects World Fuel’s dedication to delivering top-tier services and exceptional
experiences to private aviation travelers.
“We welcome XLR Liverpool to the Air Elite family and extend our network’s reach to Liverpool John
Lennon Airport,” said Malcolm Hawkins, SVP, global business aviation, World Fuel Services. The addition
of XLR Liverpool perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering outstanding service standards and
premium facilities, reinforcing our reputation as the industry’s leading independent FBO network.”
XLR Liverpool is grounded in providing an efficient, seamless, and customer-centric private flying
experience. The facility offers swift transfer times, first-class amenities, and a discreet, luxurious service
that elevates it to the forefront of private aviation. With a keen focus on VIP passenger care, XLR
Liverpool sets a new standard for excellence in private jet travel.
“XLR is a proud and active member of the Air Elite network with our Jet Centre at Birmingham
International Airport. XLR is thrilled and excited that XLR Liverpool can join the prestigious family of Air
Elite and this deeply strengthens our association with the network. XLR is dedicated to delivering
outstanding customer service, offering a safe place to work through our high-quality executive jet
centres and the entire XLR family is delighted we are able to join the Air Elite Network at this location
and promote the best FBOs in the World,” says Chris Beer, XLR director. “We look forward to an ongoing
committed relationship between our two Companies and working alongside the best in the business.”
Visitors to XLR Liverpool will enjoy a host of exclusive amenities, including private in-lounge security,
premium arrivals for efficient customs clearance, direct tarmac access, ample parking, and a dedicated
PET travel scheme, designed to ensure a hassle-free experience for both passengers and their cherished
four-legged companions.
Strategically located, XLR Liverpool provides convenient access to the bustling Liverpool City Centre and
Manchester City, offering seamless connectivity to prominent sports and cultural venues, including
Aintree, Anfield, Goodison Park, Old Trafford, and Etihad Stadium.
Moreover, as a proud Gulfstream Certified Handler, XLR Liverpool guarantees expedited aircraft
services, backed by a team of certified line service technicians, a comprehensive fleet of owned
equipment, private ramp parking, and swift turnarounds.
XLR Liverpool’s affiliation with the Air Elite network reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the highest
service standards and aligns with its mission to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
”XLR has a proud association with Air Elite at our Birmingham Jet Centre,” says Andrew Bell, RCA
(Regional & City Airports) CEO. “We would warmly welcome the opportunity to deepen our association
with and support for the Air Elite network through our facility at Liverpool Airport. At XLR we have an
unwavering commitment to exceptional service standards and high-quality facilities and are excited at
the prospect of supporting Air Elite’s ongoing development with the introduction of XLR Liverpool which
embodies these commitments.”
For more information on XLR Liverpool and its premium services, please visit xlrjetcentres.com.
About World Fuel Services
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services is a division of World Kinect Corporation, a global
Fortune 100 fuel and energy management company providing supply fulfillment, sustainability, and
transaction and payment management solutions to customers worldwide. World Fuel Services sells and
delivers liquid fuels, operational services, technology, renewable energy, and other sustainability
solutions to its clients through its marine and aviation divisions.
For more information, visit www.wfscorp.com.
About Air Elite® by World Fuel
Air Elite® by World Fuel is the global FBO network curated for elite service. Each location is committed
to service excellence, is audited to ensure the highest facility standards, undergoes industry-leading Air
Elite Service Culture training and awards bonus World Fuel Rewards globally. The premier network of
locations is strategically positioned around the world.

Paul Cremer

My name is Paul Cremer, and this marks my 42nd year working within the business and general aviation industry. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of overseeing a diverse array of sector activities, ranging from aircraft charter and management to air ambulance services, ground operations, air traffic control, airport management, technology implementation, and the outsourcing services I currently manage.

In my role focused on delivering advisory, technology, and outsourcing services to aviation customers, I handle a wide spectrum of responsibilities. This includes overseeing International Trip Support, Operations Control Centre Services (OCC), Continuing Airworthiness Management Service (CAMO), Airworthiness Reviews, ARC Services, Aircraft Delivery and Re-delivery Support Services, Maintenance Coordination Services including AOG, Tech Ops (Maintenance Control Centre), and managing myairops software products. As the Head of Aviation Delivery, I lead the customer-facing delivery of Technology & Outsourcing products and services for the market, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and industry connections within Gama Aviation’s Technology and Outsourcing Strategic Business Unit.

My journey into Business and General Aviation began during my teenage years while still in school. I was fortunate enough to be welcomed into the industry, starting at a flying club, and later working at the Air Traffic Services Unit at Blackbushe Airport. There, I maintained the ATC Movement Logs in the Control Tower during weekends, solidifying my passion for aviation. Upon completing my schooling, I seized opportunities at Fairoaks Airport, where I began as Ground Crew while pursuing my Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer’s license. Advancements in my career led me to the role of Air Traffic Services Manager.

Since joining Gama Aviation in 1996, I’ve held various positions, including Operations Manager (Post Holder), Operations & Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, Operations Delivery Manager, Head of Business Aviation Delivery, and currently, Head of Aviation Delivery. This role encompasses Gama Aviation Group’s Gama Aviation, myairops, and FlyerTech companies.

In 2023, I was honoured to be invited to serve as the Chair of the Operations Working Group for the British Business & General Aviation Association. This opportunity allows me to contribute to industry initiatives within BBGA’s membership of nearly 200 industry companies, focusing on challenges such as regulatory compliance, Air Services Agreements, technological advancements, workforce development, operational matters, and sustainability.

Marc Bailey

Marc Bailey has spent his entire career in aviation and has worked in most areas of Aviation Services with scheduled airlines, MRO’s, military contract support and latterly with associations, government, and its agencies.

Marc represents your position in Europe (even post Brexit) – as President of ECOGAS (European Council of General Aviation Support) which maintains a voice with EASA. All the major member states are represented on the ECOGAS board. With EASA restructuring its meetings with industry, ECOGAS is now well positioned to represent our position in all areas following industry partnerships with the European Independent Maintenance Group and with ARPAS the new drone and autonomous association.

Marc is chair of the UKASF (United Kingdom Airworthiness Strategic Forum) as part of an initiative to develop Aviation Services across all aviation activities. The UKASF pulls together airlines, MROs, Rotary, Drones, and commercial GA bodies to work with CAA and DfT. The objective is for industry to take the lead to drive strategic issues to benefit all parties. We are well positioned after four years to continue our good work and with the re-established role of Chief Surveyor in the CAA we have a good focal point to do this.

Marc chairs the CAA Finance and Services Forum which allows industry in the UK to discuss in the financial plans for the CAA and the value for money delivered by those funds paid by industry. This is a new and valuable new platform for all parties.

Under recent developments Marc has formed an alliance with, ARPAS, AOPA, BHA and BBGA so that we can strengthen our voice under a joint ‘GA 4 Biz’ banner. This alliance is working to do everything possible to represent the industry’s business interests with UK government and to help realise the Government’s desire to make UK General Aviation a Global Leader in a post Brexit environment. GA4Biz – GA4Biz

The next Generation initiatives with industry and government have continued to develop with the retention platform now evolving into the “Aviation Skills Recruitment Platform”. The platform now not only offers a vehicle for those offering and seeking posts in aviation, it also provides pathways with its TalentView portion seeking to provide pathways for new entrants into our sector. The recruitment platform is being further developed to include training opportunities across a wide range of providers, from government agencies through academic bodies. Getting our next generation activities right in the UK over the next couple of years is our single most important issue which we in aviation must grab with both hands. Marc is playing a central role to help develop many of these channels.

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