Joint Aviation Fuel Terminal Organization

What Joint Aviation Fuel Terminal Organization does

JAFTO (Joint Aviation Fuel Terminal Organization / JAFTO Aviation Fuel Terminal Organization) is a Saudi Arabian fuel system operations and maintenance company headquartered at the Zahran Business Center in Jeddah. The firm was established to operate and maintain the aviation fuel infrastructure at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) under an exclusive government-issued license awarded in 2019. JAFTO manages fuel storage capacity of approximately 80 million liters and coordinates roughly 600 million liters of annual logistics activities sourced from Saudi Aramco bulk plants. The company's service portfolio comprises Fuel Storage Operations, Hydrant and Depot Operations (covering the New Fuel System), and a tailored Fuel Management System. JAFTO is a JIG Associate Member (22/140) since 2019, with operations aligned to JIG standards and IATA guidelines.

The company's commercial model is B2B enterprise: JAFTO sells aviation fuel (JET A1 and D&G) to licensed into-plane providers (ITPs) at KAIA, who then resell fuel to airlines refueling at the airport. In addition to wholesale fuel supply, JAFTO delivers fuel system operation and maintenance services, hydrant control systems, depot management, and a configurable Fuel Management System to ITP clients. The customer base consists of enterprise ITP and airline tenants of KAIA; the go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to a small pool of licensed ITPs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is contact-based for O&M service elements. Currently, JAFTO's operational footprint is single-asset and single-airport (KAIA, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), with no disclosed geographic expansion, M&A activity, or external funding rounds in the public record.

Name

Joint Aviation Fuel Terminal Organization

Legal name

JAFTO Aviation Fuel Terminal Organization

Website

https://jafto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JAFTO operates and maintains the aviation fuel system at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah under an exclusive government license, managing 80 million liters of storage and ~600 million liters of annual throughput sourced from Saudi Aramco and sold to licensed into-plane providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Fuel Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products (486910)

SIC

Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel Management & Uplift Operations (THABAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Tank Farms & Bulk Liquid Chemical Storage (TLALAHAH), Jet Fuel / Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Pipeline Transportation (TLAGABAD)

Keywords

• Aviation fuel services
• Fuel system operations
• Hydrant and depot operations
• Airport fuel storage
• Into-plane fueling

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aviation Fuel Sales to ITP: JAFTO sells aviation fuel to into-plane providers (ITP) who resell the fuel to airlines refueling at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA). Revenue is generated through fuel sales transactions with ITP customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JAFTO operates and maintains the aviation fuel system at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia under a government-issued license. The company manages 80 million liters of fuel storage capacity, handles approximately 600 million liters of annual logistics sourced from Saudi Aramco, and sells aviation fuel to licensed into-plane providers (ITPs) who resell to airlines. Its core services encompass fuel storage operations, hydrant and depot operations, and a tailored Fuel Management System.

Product overview

JAFTO is a fuel system operations and maintenance company providing a portfolio of aviation fuel services at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Its core offerings consist of Fuel Storage Operations (managing 80 million liters of storage capacity with ~600 million liters/year of logistics sourced from Saudi Aramco) and Hydrant and Depot Operations (operating and maintaining the New Fuel System hydrant network and depot). These two services are complemented by a Fuel Management System, a tailored IT-enabled monitoring and management tool that allows JAFTO to proactively serve its into-plane provider (ITP) clients. The company sells aviation fuel to ITPs for resale to airlines and holds a government-issued license for the operation and maintenance of the fuel system at KAIA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fuel Storage Operations JAFTO manages aviation fuel storage facilities with a capacity of 80 million liters, handling approximately 600 million liters of annual logistical activities sourced from Saudi Aramco bulk plants. Operations adhere to the latest JIG standards and IATA guidelines, with day-to-day and seasonal stock management plus strategic fuel storage to cover supply interruptions. The service is intended for into-plane providers operating at KAIA.
• Hydrant and Depot Operations JAFTO operates and maintains the fuel hydrant system and fuel depot at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), delivering clean, dry fuel to aircraft fueling points on the parking apron. Major modifications were performed to bring the depot and hydrant system up to recommended JIG standards. Service is provided for into-plane providers and ultimately the airlines refueling at KAIA.
• Fuel Management System A tailored Fuel Management System designed to meet each into-plane provider's operational needs, enabling JAFTO to act proactively and quickly to meet client needs while continuously monitoring new technology developments. It supports monitoring of fuel storage, hydrant, and depot operations for ITP customers at KAIA.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80 million liters fuel storage capacity managed efficiently
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Saudi Aramco (أرامكو السعودية)coreOthersJAFTO procures aviation fuel (JET A1 and D&G) from Saudi Aramco's bulk plants for annual logistics activities of approximately 600 million liters. This partnership enables JAFTO's fuel supply operations at King Abdulaziz International Airport.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SATS Ltd. SATS provides airport ground handling, inflight catering, and aviation fuel-related services across multiple Asian airports. Comparable as an aviation fuel / ground services operator, though as part of a much broader airport services portfolio.
• ExxonMobil Aviation: ExxonMobil Aviation supplies jet fuel to airports globally and supports aviation fuel infrastructure. Comparable as a major aviation fuel supplier, but operating as part of a global integrated energy major.
• BP Aviation: BP Air BP supplies aviation fuel and operates fuelling infrastructure at airports worldwide. Comparable as an aviation fuel supplier and infrastructure operator, but as a division of a global integrated oil major.
• dnata: dnata is a major global airport ground handling and aviation services company that includes aviation fuelling. Comparable in the aviation fuel / airport services layer, but operates as part of the broader Emirates Group portfolio with global reach.
• ADNOC Logistics & Services: ADNOC L&S is the integrated logistics arm of ADNOC and operates aviation fuel infrastructure across UAE airports. Comparable as a regional aviation fuel infrastructure operator, but at materially larger scale and as part of a broader logistics portfolio.
• Shell Aviation: Shell Aviation supplies jet fuel and operates into-plane fuelling at airports globally. Comparable in the aviation fuel supply and terminal operations space, but as part of Shell's much larger integrated energy business.

Direct peers

• Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company (KAFCO): KAFCO operates Kuwait International Airport's aviation fuel storage and hydrant systems under a similar government-awarded concession model. Directly comparable as a regional GCC aviation fuel infrastructure operator with JIG-aligned standards.
• World Fuel Services: World Fuel Services is a global aviation fuel distributor and into-plane services provider serving commercial, business, and general aviation. Directly comparable as a B2B aviation fuel supplier, though at much larger global scale.
• Bahrain Aviation Fuelling Company (BAFCO): BAFCO operates Bahrain International Airport's fuel terminal and into-plane fuelling services. Closely mirrors JAFTO's business model as a regional GCC airport fuel system O&M operator and aviation fuel supplier.

Regional players

• TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company): TAQA is a UAE-based integrated energy and water utility with interests in energy infrastructure across the GCC. Relevant as an adjacent GCC energy infrastructure player and potential strategic partner or competitor in aviation fuel handling, though not focused solely on aviation fuel terminals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JAFTOKSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/joint-aviation-fuel-terminal-organization

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Joint Aviation Fuel Terminal Organization