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ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants Expands Distribution Network Across Germany and Poland
FAIRFAX, Virginia, February 22, 2006 – ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today announced agreements with two additional European companies to distribute Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 and the company's other aviation lubricants for aircraft piston engines. The new distributors are based in Germany and Poland, and will increase the availability of
ExxonMobil's lubricants for general aviation aircraft in Europe.
Piper Generalvertretung Deutschland AG, with headquarters in Calden, Germany, is now part of the ExxonMobil's distributor network in Germany. The company, also known as Piper Germany, sells aircraft and parts, and provides maintenance and repair. It also runs a charter service and flying school.
Unimot Express, based in Warsaw, Poland, is now a distributor for ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants in Poland. The company is a leading distributor of quality petroleum products, including fuels, liquid gases, oil and greases, base oils and paraffin waxes.
It is anticipated that the two distributors will make buying ExxonMobil's aviation lubricants easier for piston aircraft owners and pilots in Europe, where products are readily available at 15 locations within the UK, including Adams Aviation Supply Company; two in Germany, including RAS Parts; and one in Poland, Impex-Saro. In all, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants has distributors in 10 European countries.
"We continue to add key distributors across Europe so aviation customers keen to use Exxon Elite and our other premium aviation lubricants can do so easily and cost
effectively," said Bill Dennis, general aviation lubricants manager–Europe, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants.
"These two quality distributors are the latest in our growing list of strategic distributors that add value to what we offer customers."
Exxon Elite is a technically advanced blend of synthetic and mineral-based oils. Formulated with a proprietary additive package to control wear in piston-engine aircraft, Exxon Elite is especially suitable for recreational aircraft that typically sit on the ground for days between uses, and are thus susceptible to build up of rust and corrosion, a particular problem in Europe where changeable weather conditions often prevail.
In addition to Exxon Elite, the ExxonMobil product line includes Aviation Oil EE, ashless-dispersant monograde mineral piston-engine oils; Aviation Oil, non-dispersant monograde and multi-grade mineral piston-engine oils; and Mobilgrease 28, a synthetic lubricating grease.
To purchase Exxon Elite and ExxonMobil's other products for aircraft piston-engines from the two new distributors, customers can visit their Web sites, or phone for ordering information. For Piper Generalvertretung Deutschland AG, go to
www.piper-germany.de or phone Johannes Krug at
+49.5674.704–0. For Unimot Express go to www.unimot.pl or phone Adam Sikorski at +48.22.830.70.70.
The complete list of ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants' European distributors can be found online at www.exxonelite.com (click on Where to Buy).
In addition to offering Exxon Elite and other premium lubricants for piston-engine aircraft, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oils, greases and specialty fluids. The global organization provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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ExxonMobil-Sponsored Pilots John de Frayssinet (pilot) and Jennifer Ayres (navigator)
Break the Absolute World Air Speed Record (piston) from Land's End to John O'Groats
On May 12, 2005, a disabled couple John de Frayssinet (Pilot) and Jennifer Ayres
(Navigator) broke the absolute World Air Speed record (piston) from Land's
End to John o'Groats to support the British Disabled Flying Association. The previous record was at 138.553 mph. In the Pilotfriend Glasair, John and Jenny flew the same course at 207.3 mph, taking
some hour and a quarter off the existing record.
Distance: 539.8 nautical miles (621 statute miles)
Time in flight – Land's End to John O'Groats: 3 hours 40 seconds
Speed: 180.14 knots 207.3 mph
ExxonMobil's Aviation Lubricants and Aviation Fuels organisations provided Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 and Aviation Gasoline 100 LL.
Congratulations to John and Jenny! For complete details, go to www.airspeedrecord.cd2.com/.
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ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants Expands European Distribution Network to Include Poland and Croatia
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 13, 2005 – ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today announced the expanded availability of its aircraft piston-engine oils in Europe with the appointment of key distributors in Poland and Croatia. The new distributors, which will also provide technical service, are Impex-Saro in Poland and Auto Kreso in Croatia.
Impex-Saro, a leading importer and distributor of lubricant and chemical products in Poland, also distributes ExxonMobil marine lubricants, and specializes in technical consulting on lubrication and maintenance issues for industrial plants. Inprex-Saro's headquarters is located in Gdansk.
Auto Kreso is currently the biggest automotive spare parts importer and wholesale distributor in Croatia, with nine stores, 14 sub-distributors and 50 delivery vehicles. Its headquarters are located in Zagreb.
The relationships with Impex-Saro and Auto Kreso build on ExxonMobil's expanding distribution network across Europe.
"We continue adding key aviation lubricants distributors so that customers keen to use the latest piston-engine oil technology can do so easily and cost effectively," said Bill Dennis, general aviation lubricants manager – Europe, Africa and Middle East, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants. "Now for the first time, owners of piston-engine aircraft in Poland and Croatia will have a choice in the lubricants available to them."
As distributors of ExxonMobil's general aviation lubricants, Impex-Saro and Auto Kreso will offer customers aircraft-specific product recommendations and advice on which ExxonMobil oils are the best replacements for products the customer has chosen in the past.
ExxonMobil accelerated its European marketing of oils for piston-engine aircraft in 2003 with the introduction of Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50, the first new aviation oil formulation to appear on the market in more than a decade. The product was specifically engineered to reduce wear and combat rust and corrosion in aircraft piston engines.
Exxon Elite is a technically advanced blend of synthetic and mineral-based oils. It was formulated with a proprietary additive package to control wear in piston-engine aircraft and is especially suitable for recreational aircraft that typically sit on the ground for days between uses and are thus susceptible to build-up of rust and corrosion. It is particularly effective in changeable weather conditions, such as those common in Europe. According to results from an industry standard ASTM D 1748 test, Exxon Elite offers more than twice the rust protection of a competitive 15W-50 oil.
Exxon Elite was introduced in North America in 2000 before coming to Europe. It is approved by engine-builders such as Lycoming, Continental and Superior, and is recommended by New Piper, Mooney, Lancair and other airframe manufacturers.
In addition to Exxon Elite, the ExxonMobil product line includes three grades of Aviation Oil EE, an ashless-dispersant mineral piston-engine oil; three grades of Aviation Oil – including a new 20W-50 multi-grade non-dispersant mineral oil for aircraft piston-engines; and Mobilgrease 28, a synthetic lubricating grease.
To purchase Exxon Elite and ExxonMobil's other products for aircraft piston-engines, customers can call Free: 00 800 100 39966 or visit www.exxonelite.com. The complete list of ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants' European distributors can also be found at www.exxonelite.com.
In addition to offering Exxon Elite and other premium lubricants for piston-engine aircraft, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oils, greases and specialty fluids. The global organization provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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ExxonMobil To Sponsor UK Pilots' Effort To Break World Air Speed Record
Two disabled pilots aim to set new piston-engine mark from Land's End to John O'Groats in UK
LEATHERHEAD, United Kingdom, April 4, 2005 – ExxonMobil today announced it will sponsor the flight of a home-built Glasair RG Special aircraft, built and piloted by two disabled aviators attempting to set a new World Air Speed Record for piston-engine aircraft. ExxonMobil's Aviation Lubricants and Aviation Fuels organisations will provide Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 and Aviation Gasoline 100 LL.
The flight, scheduled for early May (exact date contingent on weather conditions), will start at Land's End in southwest England and end at John O'Groats in northern Scotland – the furthest distance end-to-end on the UK mainland. In their assault on the record, pilot John de Frayssinet and navigator Jenny Ayres will also be attempting to raise public awareness about the possibilities for disabled people in the sport of flying. There are now about 500 disabled pilots in the UK.
The current outright World Air Speed record for piston-engine land aircraft on the route was set in 2003 by Nicholas Lambert flying a Diamond DA40D. His average speed was 138.553 miles per hour. Although Lambert's aeroplane weighed between 1000 and 1750kg, making it a class C-1c aircraft, his record stands for all piston-engine land planes, not just for his class.
The faster Glasair, which is powered by a Lycoming engine and is able to cruise easily at 200 mph, is lighter, weighing only 904kg fully laden. As such, it falls into the C-1b land plane category. The flight would set a record for C-1b, but would also attempt to break Lambert's overall record for piston-engine aeroplanes. Although the distance between the two points is 621.2 statue miles, de Frayssinet's and Ayres' route will be slightly longer as they are unable to take off from the grass runways at Land's End.
The purpose of the flight is to raise funds for the British Disabled Flying Association, which plans to establish a flying centre to train the disabled.
"Often the life of disablement is about all the things one cannot do and things one has lost," says de Frayssinet, an amputee who uses crutches, "but getting a pilot's license is an accomplishment for any person. For the disabled, it can mean the start of self-respect."
In sponsoring de Frayssinet and Ayres, ExxonMobil is further demonstrating its commitment to general aviation. In 2003, the company introduced Exxon Elite across Europe. The product is the first aviation oil formulation for piston-engine aircraft to appear on the market in more than a decade. Because of its lubricating qualities at higher temperatures, de Frayssinet began using Exxon Elite immediately.
Exxon Elite is a technically advanced blend of synthetic and mineral-based oils. It was formulated with a proprietary additive package to provide superior performance in controlling wear in piston-engine aeroplanes and is especially suitable for recreational aircraft in Europe that typically sit on the ground for days between uses and are thus susceptible to build-up of rust and corrosion.
"We're excited about sponsoring these two pilots because they symbolise the spirit of aviation – going beyond limits and extending the frontiers of what is possible," says ExxonMobil's Bill Dennis, general aviation lubricants manager, Europe, Africa and Middle East. "Just as our product, Exxon Elite, incorporates the can-do qualities of 21st century technology, John and Jenny incorporate the incomparable can-do human quality that keeps flying new and on the edge."
In addition to supplying a complete line of lubrication products for piston-engine aircraft, the ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants organisation is a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oil, greases and specialty fluids. It provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
The ExxonMobil Aviation Fuels organisation provides fuelling and other services for commercial, corporate, general aviation and military aircraft at approximately 700 airports worldwide.
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Exxon Elite Most Effective in a Study of Engine Wear Protection
Analysis of wear metals in used oil samples compares brands of oil for aircraft piston engines
FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 29, 2005 – ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today announced the results of statistically significant research data analysis showing that hundreds of engines lubricated with Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 had, on average, 33 percent to 50 percent less wear metals in used oil drains, compared to engines protected by competitive products.
"For years, laboratory technicians have analyzed the chemical content of used oil as a way to gauge engine wear without having to break down the engine, but this same technology can also be used to compare the effectiveness of different oil brands in protecting against wear," says Ken Fritz, global marketing manager, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants. "That's what our study was all about."
ExxonMobil based its findings on a statistical analysis of hundreds of used oil samples taken from a wide variety of aircraft piston engine types that operated in a wide variety of conditions by a wide variety of operators. An independent, third-party laboratory provided the samples.
In its brand comparison, ExxonMobil measured parts per million per flight hour for aluminum, iron, copper and chromium, all of which are indicators of engine wear. The lower the parts per million of these wear indicators on average in a used oil sample, the more effective the brand in controlling wear. Analysts recorded wear-metals measurements for Exxon Elite, Commercial AD Monograde with Lycoming Additive (SAE 50), Commercial 15W-50, Commercial AD Monograde (SAE 50), and Competitive Mineral 20W-50.
In each case, Exxon Elite performed better than its competitors. In wear metals of iron taken from used oil drains, for instance, Exxon Elite had 0.46 parts per million compared to 1.14 ppm for Commercial AD Monograde with Lycoming Additive (SAE 50), 0.97 ppm for Commercial 15W-50, 1.94 ppm for Commercial AD Monograde (SAE 50) and 2.51 ppm for Competitive Mineral 20W-50. Traces of iron can indicate wear in pistons, rings, cylinders, gears, crank and camshaft, and bearings.
Exxon Elite samples also contained substantially fewer particles of aluminum, copper and chromium. Aluminum can indicate wear in pistons, bushings, thrust washer, block, head and blower. Copper suggests wear in bearings, bushings, gears and camshaft. Chromium can show wear in plating, cylinder liners, piston rings and gears (see chart for results).
In analyzing the results, technicians first grouped wear metal results by product and averaged them. Since aircraft owners change oil at different oil-drain intervals, they further divided each wear metal measurement by the number of flight hours on that particular oil sample.
Wear in aviation piston engines is often an invisible phenomenon to an aircraft owner. Mechanics can measure the wear in various engine components, but only at TBO (time between overhaul) when the engine is normally torn down, or during a premature teardown. An alternative approach is to analyze the chemical content of used oil to provide an indication of wear. Used oil, which can be measured on a regular basis in a laboratory, is essentially a mechanical "blood sample" that can provide a fast and inexpensive check of the health of an engine. Although the technology has been used for years to monitor engine wear, it also has another less-used application: Measuring the effectiveness of different brands.
"Aircraft owners often ask, 'Just how do I know which oil brand to use?' says ExxonMobil's Ken Fritz. "Oil analysis provides the answer, also measuring which brand works best, and that brand is Exxon Elite."
Exxon Elite, a multi-grade oil, is a technically advanced blend of synthetic and mineral-based oils formulated with a proprietary additive package to provide superior performance in controlling wear and rust in piston-engine planes. It was introduced in the U.S. in 2000 and across Europe in 2003.
Customers in North America can purchase Exxon Elite, and ExxonMobil's other premium piston engine oils at distributors and FBOs nationwide, or by calling 1-888-22-TIGER. They can also visit www.exxonelite.com and click on "Where to Buy." European customers can purchase these aviation lubricants by calling the Exxon Freephone number 00 800 100 39966 during business hours, or by going online to www.exxonelite.com.
In addition to Exxon Elite, ExxonMobil's products for aircraft piston engines include three grades of Aviation Oil EE (ashless-dispersant mineral piston-engine oil); three grades of Aviation Oil (non-dispersant mineral oil for aircraft piston engines,) and Mobilgrease 28 (synthetic lubricating grease).
ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is also a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oil, greases and specialty fluids. The global organization provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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ExxonMobil Introduces Aviation Oil For Breaking In Aircraft Piston Engines
All-Season, All-Weather Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50 is Intended for Use Prior to Switching to Exxon Elite
FAIRFAX, Virginia, February 14, 2005 – ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today announced the introduction of Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50, a non-dispersant lubricant for the break-in of new or newly overhauled aircraft piston engines. The multi-grade oil can be used year-round, in high- and low-temperature climates, and was designed for use before switching to Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 (Exxon Elite).
"Aviation engine builders and overhaul companies recommend or require a non-dispersant oil for break-in during an engine's first hours of use, but non-dispersant oils are generally available only in monograde formulations that perform best at a narrow temperature range," explains Ken Fritz, global marketing manager, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants. "In the past, this has meant that pilots often had to use a break-in oil that was too viscous for their operating environment."
The introduction of multi-grade Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50 solves that problem by providing an all-season, all-weather oil for the break-in period.
"Now, with Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50 used in tandem with Exxon Elite, our customers have the all-season lubricant technology to combat engine wear, rust and corrosion, from break-in to TBO (time between overhaul)," Fritz says.
Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50 is manufactured from high thermal/oxidation stability base oils and is approved by the U.S. Military and leading engine manufacturers worldwide, including Teledyne Continental Motors and Textron Lycoming. The product is compatible with all commercial non-dispersant and ashless-dispersant piston-engine oils and can be mixed in any proportion with any other certified aviation piston engine oil.
Customers in North America can purchase Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50, Exxon Elite, and ExxonMobil's other premium piston engine oils at distributors and FBOs nationwide, or by calling 1-888-22-TIGER. They can also visit www.exxonelite.com and click on "Where to Buy." European customers can purchase these aviation lubricants by calling the Exxon Freephone number 00 800 100 39966 during business hours, or by going online to www.exxonelite.com.
In addition to Exxon Aviation Oil 20W-50 and Exxon Elite, ExxonMobil's products for aircraft piston engines include three grades of Aviation Oil EE (ashless-dispersant mineral piston-engine oil); two other grades of Aviation Oil (non-dispersant mineral oil for aircraft piston engines,) and Mobilgrease 28 (synthetic lubricating grease).
ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is also a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oil, greases and specialty fluids. The global organization provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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ExxonMobil Sponsors British Pilots Mark Jefferies and Kester Scrope As "The Elite Twister" Aims for Aerobatic Excellence
Aircraft to make debut at Aerofair 2004
LONDON, United Kingdom, May 17, 2004 -- ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today announced it will sponsor British aerobatic pilots Mark Jefferies and Kester Scrope as they perform in various European competitions and shows, starting May 21 at Aerofair 2004, and including the World Championships in 2005.
Jefferies and Scrope fly an Extra 300S, one of only 31 aircraft of its type worldwide, and the only one based in Great Britain. Named The Elite Twister, the plane is designed for unlimited aerobatics. It can roll at rates in excess of 360 degrees per second, climb at speeds exceeding 3,000 feet per minute and withstand forces of 16Gs. The pilots' trainer is Alan Cassidy, one of Britain's best-known and most experienced aerobatic instructors.
"Twister" refers to a unique manoeuver in which Jefferies starts with two left rolls on the axis of the aircraft, then rolls right and sideways, snapping around three times to a vertical position at zero airspeed, after which he barrels back through his own flight path. "Elite" is a shorthand reference to the sponsor's flagship piston-engine oil, Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50, a semi-synthetic, multi-grade product introduced in the U.S. in 2000 and in Europe in 2003.
Jefferies, 45, is a member of the British aerobatic team and is one of the United Kingdom's most accomplished aerobatic pilots. A veteran in the cockpit, he began flying in 1984 and has since flown more than 130 different types of aircraft. He first won the UK National Championships in 1994 and was the Advanced National Champion four times. His trophies include medals at the World Advanced Championships. Earlier this month Jefferies won a gold medal at the South Wales Open Championship.
Scrope, 33, began aerobatic flying in 1994. He won Silver and Bronze medals at the 2002 Advanced World Championships and the Icicle in 2004. Jefferies and Scrope are both part of the six-man British Unlimited Aerobatic Team competing for the 2004 European Championships. Together they contributed to the UK winning its first-ever team world championship medal in 2002. Alan Cassidy, 55, won the British National Aerobatic Championship (Unlimited Category) in 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2003, and has competed in six World Championships.
"Mark Jefferies and Kester Scrope are champions in a field that takes piston aircraft through manoeuvers that seem to defy the laws of aerodynamics," says Bill Dennis, general aviation lubricants manager – Europe, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "We elected to sponsor them because their breakthrough accomplishments typify the advanced performance characteristics of our engine oil – the first aviation oil formulation for piston-engine aircraft to appear on the market in more than a decade."
For Jefferies, the sponsorship opens a door to pursue what he loves. "To fly is to live," Jefferies says. "To do aerobatics is to enjoy freedom."
Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 contains a proprietary additive package formulated to reduce wear and protect against rust and corrosion. In addition to offering Exxon Elite and other premium lubricants for piston-engine aircraft, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oils, greases and specialty fluids. The global organization provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
To order Exxon Elite and ExxonMobil's other products for piston-engine aircraft, a customer can call the European Freephone number 00 800 100 39966, or visit www.exxonelite.com.
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ExxonMobil Renews Sponsorship of Bruce Bohannon As "Exxon Flyin' Tiger" Chases New Time-to-Climb, Altitude Records
Pact Underwrites New Efforts By Famed Pilot, Showcases Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 16, 2004 – ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today announced that it has renewed the sponsorship of world record-breaking pilot Bruce Bohannon for three more years. ExxonMobil has been Bohannon's primary sponsor since 1999.
Bruce Bohannon's customized airplane, the Exxon Flyin' Tiger, has broken or set 25 time-to-climb and altitude world records since it was unveiled in 1999. It will continue its assault on the world record book at 12:00 Noon on April 17 at the Sun 'n Fun EAA Fly-In when Bohannon will attempt to better the current world record for 9,000-meter (29,528 feet) time-to-climb in Class C-1.
The Exxon Flyin' Tiger is already the fastest piston engine aircraft in history to climb to 6,000-, 9,000- and 12,000-meters. Bohannon holds the 3,000-meter time-to-climb world record in Class C-1.b (2:20 seconds) and the highest absolute altitude record for Class C-1.b (47,067 feet). Last October, the legendary pilot set seven world records in one flight, including three in the unlimited class – the best of any piston engine aircraft in history. Bohannon's ultimate goal is to break the U.S. altitude record for piston-powered aircraft. His last record flight took him within 1,000 feet of this goal. Bruce Bohannon's next attempt will take place at EAA AirVenture 2004 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The sponsorship is important to ExxonMobil because it markets a complete line of premium lubricants for piston-engine aircraft. In 2000, it introduced Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50, the first new formulation to appear on the market in more than a decade. Exxon Elite is a semi-synthetic, multi-grade oil that contains a proprietary additive package formulated to protect against rust and corrosion. Bohannon uses Exxon Elite and other ExxonMobil aviation products in the Flyin' Tiger.
"ExxonMobil is my primary sponsor, and the relationship works two ways," Bohannon says. "It enables me to continue modifying and updating my airplane so that I can challenge some of general aviation's toughest records. And for ExxonMobil, it showcases what I think is the best-ever piston engine oil – Exxon Elite."
In addition to offering Exxon Elite and other premium lubricants for piston-powered aircraft, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oil, greases and specialty fluids. The global organization provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
Owners of piston engine aircraft can purchase Exxon Elite at distributors nationwide or by calling 1.888.22.TIGER. Also, visit www.exxonelite.com for additional information.
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ExxonMobil Introduces Private eStore For Civil Air Patrol and Its Members
Online efficiency makes buying piston-engine lubricants easy for geographically dispersed members
FAIRFAX, Virginia, August 1, 2003 – ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants today announced that it has established a private online eStore in cooperation with Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The store, the first of its kind between a major aviation lubricants supplier and its customers, will allow CAP and its members to order products, including Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50, efficiently anywhere in the nation.
Civil Air Patrol is a private, non-profit corporation chartered under a special act of Congress as the volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. CAP owns the world's largest fleet of single-engine prop aircraft, with 550 planes. Its more than 64,000 members own approximately 4,000 planes widely dispersed throughout the country. The new store allows CAP to pool its buying power to purchase ExxonMobil aviation lubricants at a discount, and it also provides pricing incentives for CAP members who make smaller orders.
To use the new eStore, members visit the gateway site www.EliteEtc.com. For either small orders (fewer than 30 cases) or orders placed for personal aircraft, they shop at the gateway site and access their discount using a coupon code applied at checkout. For larger corporate orders, CAP members press a "Civil Air Patrol" button, then type in a user identification number and password.
The site uses shopping cart technology and enables members to buy ExxonMobil aviation lubricants, which can be shipped to a home or airport. Orders arrive within three to seven days, and the site offers shipment-tracking capabilities. Visitors to the eStore can also access ExxonMobil's library of technical publications and request technical support online.
"ExxonMobil has worked with us to overcome a challenge," said Al Allenback, CAP executive director. "With this private online eStore, volunteer members can order large or small quantities of product anywhere in the nation very efficiently. This advanced, user-friendly approach serves their needs, even in remote areas."
Exxon Elite, which was formulated to help reduce wear and corrosion in piston-engine aircraft, also responds to a CAP need.
"The CAP fleet is not currently making it to 'time between overhaul' (TBO)," said Mike Stewart, director of logistics and mission resources at Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters. "Based on engineering reports we examined, we believe the technically advanced formulation in Exxon Elite will help solve that problem."
Exxon Elite, which was introduced to the U.S. marketplace in 2000, is a blend of synthetic and mineral-based oils. It was formulated with a proprietary additive package designed to help control wear in piston-engine aircraft and is especially suitable for recreational aircraft that typically sit on the ground for days between uses and are thus susceptible to build-up of rust and corrosion.
CAP is heavily involved in aerospace education and cadet training, but it is probably best known for its humanitarian and security missions, including search and rescue, disaster-relief and homeland security efforts. Civil Air Patrol volunteers on air and ground teams account for 95 percent of inland search-and-rescue missions for the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. Every year they save approximately 100 lives. In the aftermath of the events of 9/11/01, CAP aircraft were the first civilian aircraft allowed in the air. The day after the tragedy, volunteer members took aerial photos of the New York Trade Centers site at the request of the governor of New York.
"We're honored that our new eStore can help us serve the members of an organization that is such an important force in aviation," said David Parsons, global manager, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants. "We're also pleased that our product, Exxon Elite, may help to solve some of its ongoing technical challenges. For many years, the marketplace for piston-engine lubricants has been dominated by oils with older formulations. Now, with Exxon Elite, we offer a product that addresses today's performance needs with the very latest technology. Civil Air Patrol's use of Exxon Elite is a tribute to how our formulation solves contemporary aviation problems."
In addition to supplying Exxon Elite to Civil Air Patrol and its members, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants is also providing the organization with a complete line of mineral oils and greases. All are available online at the eStore.
ExxonMobil offers a complete line of premium lubricants for piston-engine aircraft. It is also a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oil, greases and specialty fluids, and provides technical expertise and service for commercial and private aviation customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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The Cabair Group Selects ExxonMobil Aircraft Piston-Engine Oils
Europe's largest flying school to use Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50.
London, United Kingdom, July 14, 2003 – ExxonMobil announced that The Cabair Group, the largest independent company of flying schools in Europe, has chosen its aircraft piston-engine lubricants for the company's fleet of 135 fixed-wing aircraft and 15 helicopters. Most of the fleet's piston engines will be lubricated with Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50.
The Cabair Group runs seven private pilot flying schools around London, in addition to commercial pilot colleges at Cranfield and Bournemouth which train more than 150 commercial pilots a year for the United Kingdom's major flag carriers and overseas customers on JAR-approved courses.
"Cabair was particularly interested in the benefits of Aviation Oil Elite's proven rust and wear protection," said Bill Dennis, general aviation lubricants manager – Europe, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "Given the combination of the flying schools' mixed fleet and profile of high and low flying hours, coupled with the climatic conditions experienced in the UK, Cabair wanted the best protection for its aircraft's engines both on the ground and in the air."
Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 is a technically advanced blend of synthetic and mineral-based oils. It was formulated with a proprietary additive package to control wear in piston-engine aircraft and is especially suitable for recreational aircraft that typically sit on the ground for days between uses and are thus susceptible to build-up of rust and corrosion.
"We want our fleet's piston engines protected by the best lubricants money can buy," said Derek Edwards, technical and maintenance director, The Cabair Group. "Based on our evaluation, Aviation Oil Elite is the product we should be using to meet the challenges our piston engines face on a daily basis. It's proven to help reduce wear and promote engine cleanliness. Using it means our piston engines are less likely to need unexpected repairs or replacement parts before the recommended time between overhauls."
ExxonMobil offers a complete line of premium lubricants for piston-engine aircraft. It is also a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oil, greases and specialty fluids, and provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories. Its piston-engine products, including Exxon Aviation Oil Elite, can be ordered by dialing European Freephone at 00 800 100 39966 (EXXON). Purchasers can also order the products online at www.exxonelite.com.
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ExxonMobil Introduces Aviation Oil Elite Piston-Engine Oil in Europe
Complete line of products for piston-engine aircraft available by European Freephone or the Internet
London, United Kingdom, April 24, 2003 – Using AERO 2003 as its venue, ExxonMobil today announced that its Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 – a multi-grade, semi-synthetic lubricant for piston-engine aircraft, will be available across Europe on May 1. Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50, along with a complete line of other aviation lubricants and a grease for piston-engine aircraft, will be available by European Freephone or on the Internet for convenient one-stop shopping.
Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 is a technically advanced blend of synthetic and mineral-based oils. It was formulated with a proprietary additive package to control wear in piston-engine aircraft and is especially suitable for recreational aircraft that typically sit on the ground for days between uses and are thus susceptible to build-up of rust and corrosion. The product – the first aviation oil formulation for piston-engine aircraft to appear on the market in a decade, was introduced in North America in 2000.
"Aviation Oil Elite incorporates twenty-first century technology and provides European owners of piston-engine aircraft with a state-of-the-art choice," says Bill Dennis, general aviation lubricants manager - Europe, ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "Because the oil's advanced formulation is proven to offer outstanding protection against wear, rust and corrosion, it can reduce maintenance costs because the aircraft owner is less likely to need unexpected repairs or replacement parts."
In addition to Aviation Oil Elite, ExxonMobil offers a complete line of other premium lubricants for the general aviation industry across Europe. The line includes three grades of Aviation Oil EE, an ashless-dispersant mineral piston-engine oil; two grades of Aviation Oil, a non-dispersant mineral oil for aircraft piston-engines; and Mobilgrease 28, a synthetic lubricating grease.
In providing these products to the European market, ExxonMobil has pioneered a simplified method of selling and delivery, so that pilots, owners and operators can purchase products more conveniently. To purchase Aviation Oil Elite or the other products, a customer can call a European Freephone line during business hours. A multi-lingual ExxonMobil customer service representative will answer the caller's questions and take the order. Lubricants will be delivered directly to the customer within three-to-five business days, with overnight delivery possible upon request. The European Freephone line is 00 800 100 39966 (EXXON). Purchasers can also order the products online at www.exxonelite.com.
ExxonMobil offers a complete line of premium lubricants for piston-engine aircraft, and is a leading supplier of jet oils, hydraulic oil, greases and specialty fluids, and provides technical expertise and service for airline customers in nearly 200 countries and territories.
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Aviat Selects Exxon Elite Engine Oil for Use in Its Husky and Pitts Aircraft
FAIRFAX,
Va, April 2, 2003--ExxonMobil today announced that aircraft manufacturer Aviat Aircraft, Inc., has chosen Exxon Aviation Oil Elite 20W-50 as the recommended engine oil for its
Husky A-1A and A-1B, and the Pitts Special S-2C high-performance piston-engine aircraft. Each new plane leaving Aviat's certified aircraft facility in Afton, Wyoming, will come with a case of Exxon
Elite as part of the new-owner kit.
Aviat's selection of Exxon Elite is the result of a marketing arrangement between Aviat and Valley Oil Company, a nationwide distributor of aviation services and branded aviation fuels.
"Aviat's decision to recommend Exxon Elite to Husky and Pitt owners is yet another indication that there is a real choice to be made in the selection of engine oil," said David Parsons, global manager, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants. "The marketplace has been occupied for a long while by piston engine oils using older
formulations. Now, with Exxon Elite, there's an oil that addresses today's performance needs with the very latest technology."
Aviat Aircraft, Inc., is engaged in the development, manufacture and servicing of sport and utility aircraft sold under the trade names of Husky A-1A and A-1B, the Pitts Special S-2C and the Eagle II. The company's facility at Afton has many advantages as a manufacturing base including a workforce that has many years' experience in the construction of light aircraft.
In addition to Exxon Elite, ExxonMobil offers a complete line of premium lubricants for the general aviation industry. It is also a leading supplier of jet engine oils, hydraulic oil and greases, providing unsurpassed technical expertise and service for airline customers in about 200 countries and territories.
Valley Oil Company, based in Salem, Oregon, is one of the largest marketer of aviation services and branded aviation fuels in the United States. To order Exxon Elite, FBOs and pilots can call Valley Oil Company at 1-888-633-4334.
ExxonMobil, Exxon and Elite are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries.
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