JSC "STERLITAMAK PETROCHEMICAL PLANT" AND THE FIRST FLIGHT PILOT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT OF THEIR PARTNERSHIP

JSC Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant and the First Flight professional aerobatic team announced the start of a strategic partnership. As part of the partnership, JSC “SPP” will supply the aerobatic team with aviation gasoline of the AVGAS 100LL brand.

JSC "Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant" is a unique enterprise of the petrochemical complex of the Republic of Bashkortostan, which manufactures versatile and competitive products of low-tonnage chemistry, synthetic rubbers and high-octane additives. It is the only Russian manufacturer of Agidol phenolic antioxidants used as stabilizers for polymeric materials, various types of rubbers, lubricating and transformer oils, fuels and additives, as well as in the feed, food and cosmetic industries around the world.

The First Flight aerobatic team includes current absolute champions of Russia, Europe and the world in aerobatics. The main aircraft are Yak-52 and Yak-54 piston-engine aircraft. This is the only professional aerobatic team on piston-engine aircrafts in the Russian Federation, whose pilots synchronously perform elements that require the use of the maximum capabilities of a person and an aircraft, as well as high quality aviation fuel.

In January 2017, JSC “Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant” successfully launched the production of aviation gasoline of the AVGAS 100LL brand - liquid leaded fuel with quality indicators that meet the requirements of GOST R 55493-2013 and TR CU (Technical Regulations of the Customs Union) 013/2011, intended for aircraft and helicopters equipped with internal combustion piston engines.

Aleksey Danilov, General Director of JSC “SPP”, noted: “Today, Russia attaches particular importance to the development of small aircraft - the production of modern machines and engines for them, the production of domestic fuel and, of course, the training of high-class pilots, professionals in their field, and active pilots are able to master the technique and perform the most difficult tasks. A striking confirmation of this is the group "First Flight", which consists of absolute champions of Russia, Europe and the world in aerobatics. We are always happy to support their projects and contribute to development of a small aircraft ".

"Aviation gasoline AVGAS 100LL "is a high-quality product that ideally meets the high loads of aviation sports, - Dmitry Samokhvalov, head of the aerobatic team and President of the Moscow Airplane Sports Federation commented. - We are pleased to enlist the support of JSC “Stelitamak Petrochemical Plant” and appreciate the contribution that our partners make to the development of Russian aviation. We hope that our cooperation will be fruitful and will help improve the image of a domestic manufacturer of aviation fuel not only in Russia, but throughout the world."

JSC "Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant" is one of the leading enterprises of the petrochemical complex of the Republic of Bashkortostan. In addition, it is the only Russian enterprise producing phenolic antioxidants "Agidol". The products of JSC “SPP” are used in the production of synthetic rubbers, plastics, fibers, lubricating and transformer oils, high-octane additives for gasoline, liquid rubbers, as well as in the feed, food and cosmetic industries all over the world.

The First Flight aerobatic group is the only professional group in Russia on piston-engine aircrafts. The group includes the current absolute champions of Russia, Europe and the world in aerobatics. Every year the pilots of the group improve and confirm their high level of flying skills. For 10 years, "First Flight" has remained the strongest in terms of the professional level of flight skills, flight safety and spectacularity of program elements.