Phillips 66 Aviation Continues Collaboration with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) in 2025 with Expert-led Quality Control Workshops 

Ramping up safety education with over eight workshops and events to enhance skills and operations across the general aviation industry

HOUSTON – (June X, 2025) – Phillips 66^® Aviation, one of the largest refiners in the United States and a major jet and avgas fuel supplier to general aviation, commercial and military aviation, is reinforcing its commitment to aviation fuel safety by collaborating with industry organizations to provide training resources to the general aviation community. With a diverse range of locations and topics, these educational initiatives are tailored to enhance safety standards and operational excellence and address the evolving needs of aviation professionals.

“We are proud to continue our collaborations with organizations like NATA and Aviation Week to deliver essential safety and quality control workshops,” said Ronald Sanchez, General Manager, Aviation, Phillips 66. “Safety is at the core of everything we do at Phillips 66^® Aviation, and these educational initiatives will provide aviation professionals across the industry with the knowledge and tools to maintain high safety standards. We are excited to engage with aviation professionals and help drive excellence across the industry.”

Taking Flight with National Air Transportation Association (NATA)

By joining efforts with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the leading trade association empowering aviation businesses, Phillips 66^® Aviation is furthering its commitment to aviation fuel safety. Keith Clark, Senior Quality Assurance & Technical Rep, Phillips 66^® Aviation, who oversees the Phillips 66^® Aviation Fuel Quality Assurance program, will lead a select session, NATA Certified QC Workshop, October 1 – 2, 2025,  in Mesa, Arizona. His session will focus on improving fuel quality safety, implementing safe fueling practices, verifying during fuel order and misfueling prevention.

Clark, who oversees the Phillips 66^® Aviation Fuel Quality Assurance program, developed the impactful ‘Save a Life, Verify Fuel Type’ public service misfueling prevention campaign and online resources and training materials on TrustedFuel.com, and remains a sought-after resource on aircraft misfueling prevention.

Additionally, several workshops will be available for aviation professionals, addressing upcoming industry trends, operational safety, advanced-level management techniques, leadership and customer service. There will also be specialized workshops on general aviation ground handling safety, ensuring that all aspects of aviation operations are covered to promote safety and efficiency across the industry.

NATA Quality Control Workshops 2025

The following is a comprehensive list of the 2025 NATA quality control workshops, each designed to address safety and operational topics across the aviation sector. To register, visit the workshop’s dedicated website.

• NATA Ground Handling Safety Symposium (September 16 & 17, 2025) — Fort Worth, TX 

• NATA Certified QC Workshop Led by Keith Clark (October 1 & 2, 2025) — Mesa, AZ
• NATA Certified LSM Workshop (November 5 & 6, 2025) — Opa-Locka, FL 

• NATA Certified CSR Workshop (December 10 & 11, 2025) — Daytona Beach, FL 


Soaring with Aviation Week Network

Led by Keith Clark, Phillips 66^® Aviation is also collaborating with Aviation Week to host a series of webinars designed to address the latest in aviation safety, including the introduction of the Aviation Fuel Triangle and a powerful new acronym—VFT—designed to simplify safety practices and enhance communication. Participants will gain actionable insights and strategies to reduce risk and promote a culture of proactive communication. Whether participants fly, fuel, or manage aircraft, these sessions will provide the tools to improve safety and protect lives. The dates for the webinars are Thursday, August 28, and Wednesday, October 8. To register for the webinars, visit www.aviationweek.com.

Event Education-Based Forums

Phillips 66^® Aviation extends its fuel safety dialogue to industry events where best practices and trends take center stage. Keith Clark will be speaking about safety initiatives and best practices at several aviation events. For more information or to attend, visit the event’s website.

• EAA AirVenture Oshkosh (July 21-27, 2025) — Oshkosh, WI 

• NBAA-BACE  (October 14-16, 2025) — Las Vegas, NV 


Leaders in Fuel Safety Education

In addition to offering safety and quality control webinars and workshops, Phillips 66^® Aviation recently launched the Phillips 66^® Aviation Safe Sky Award, which honors Phillips 66^® branded FBOs who have exemplified aviation fuel safety. 

For more information on how Phillips 66^® Aviation is leading the way in aviation fuel safety and education, visit www.Phillips66Aviation.com and www.trustedfuel.com or follow Phillips 66^® Aviation on Facebook and Instagram.

About Phillips 66

Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) is a leading integrated downstream energy provider that manufactures, transports and markets products that drive the global economy. The company’s portfolio includes Midstream, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and Specialties, and Renewable Fuels businesses. Headquartered in Houston, Phillips 66 has employees around the globe who are committed to safely and reliably providing energy and improving lives while pursuing a lower-carbon future. For more information, visit phillips66.com or follow @Phillips66Co on LinkedIn.