Mirela Rusu for ASDNEWS

Introduction :

With a rich background of seventeen years of experience in various airports such as Winnipeg, Vancouver, and over 10 years at Montreal Trudeau Airport, Mirela Rusu, Vice President of YUL Operations, now takes on the role of spokesperson for her company: Avjet / TSAS.

Who we are :

"Our proudly Quebec-based company specializes in bulk distribution, into-plane and drummed fuel for aviation. We supply our products and services to airlines companies, aircraft operators, as well as mining, forestry, and shipping companies. Our subsidiary, TSAS, specializes in ground handling, offering a full range of high-quality services to airlines. "

"Since its establishment in 2009, the company has continuously evolved in the aviation market through a central mission: strive for excellence everyday. "

"Avjet / TSAS is first and foremost a team of enthusiasts committed to providing the highest quality of service. This commitment persists despite the constraints imposed by the market and unforeseeable circumstances that have impacted the aviation sector, such as the COVID-19 health crisis..."

What we do :

“…Indeed, the company faced significant challenges following the resumption of activities in the summer of 2022. Through precise actions and expertise, we managed to stay on course and ensure the continuity of our operations. "

"TSAS operates across 13 airports in Quebec, offering ground handling services such as customer experience, cabin cleaning, ramp, de-icing and flight operations. "

"We also ensure to actively engage as a supporter of Quebec regions and organizations, such as providing assistance during missions in collaboration with the SOPFEU in the face of major wildfires, like those in the summer of 2023. "

Our ambitions :

"Avjet / TSAS is involved in terms of innovation, health, safety and security, employee well-being, and sustainability. This involves investment, notably through projects such as the electrification of ground service equipments..."

"Since 2015, we have been working on a major project of electrifying our entire fleet of equipments, either through the direct purchase of electric equipment or by converting existing equipment to electric power. This project is proudly conducted in collaboration with a local engineering company. The process aims to convert fuel-powered baggage tractors into electric baggage tractors with exceptional performances. This revolutionary and strategic conversion utilizes a significant amount of recycled materials, reducing the risk of environmental contamination and greenhouse gas emissions. "

"We are also involved in another important project for sustainability : an eco-friendly airport runway de-icer. In collaboration with Electro Carbon, a Quebec-based company that has designed, through an innovative electrochemical process, a non-corrosive and entirely biodegradable de-icing product made from CO2. This innovation might become the ecological and local solution for de-icing airport runways in Canada, and Avjet will be the exclusive distributor in a near future."

"Avjet / TSAS is also a founding member of the Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Council (C-SAF), a non-profit organization that undertakes actions to facilitate the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF)."

Conclusion :

"At Avjet / TSAS, we always aspire to maintain an open-minded approach to new projects, while continually seeking improvement. This is done with a commitment to kindness towards our teams and in coherence with the sustainability of our missions."

Currently, we hold a high level of confidence in the industry and the future of our activities. Our aim is to sustain our commitment while ensuring the ongoing success of our operations with a progressive vision. Every day, we strive for excellence by implementing all necessary measures to solidify our position as a leader in the Quebec market and ensure the optimal realization of our long-term projects."