San Bernardino, CA: Luxivair SBD, at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), is the first FBO in California to offer pilots a major upgrade in self-serve fueling technology with the installation of a new M4000 self-serve terminal from QTpod. The M4000 offers many convenient and time-saving features for pilots including faster transaction approvals. Backlit capacitive touch keypads help pilots see the keypad while entering information at night, and a large color display with auto-dimming enables easy viewing in any light conditions. The M4000 accepts the EPIC Card and most other credit cards and fuel cards.
“Luxivair SBD is committed to providing a first-class experience and the latest technologies to our customers,” notes Mark Gibbs, Director of Aviation. “The new fueling terminal will dispense high-quality aviation fuel from EPIC Fuels and supports our policy of continually offering competitive fuel prices in the Southern California region.”
The new system is a cost-saving convenience located on the general aviation side of the airport (north-east side). It is operated by Luxivair SBD, a full-service FBO business complex which provides full-service fueling (Jet A and Avgas), total ground support, concierge professionals, a range of lounges, an advanced conference room, flight planning room, courtesy vehicle, car rentals, and more.
“For pilots who are comfortable fueling their own aircraft, self-serve fueling typically offers savings in the form of a lower cost per gallon, and can help save time and get underway faster rather than waiting for a fueling truck to fill up ten or twelve gallons,” said Ryan Mikolasik, Chief Marketing Officer, EPIC Fuels. “The M4000 from QTpod, EPIC’s sister company, enables Luxivair SBD to offer a great experience day or night for their self-serve customers, just as they do for their full-service customers.”
The M4000 is a perfect complement to the quickly growing general aviation presence at SBD. In July, 2017, the Airport opened 30 new hangars (now with a small waiting list) and World Wide Wings, a state-of-the-art flight school. “Luxivair SBD proudly supports a wide range of aviation activity, and this cutting-edge, self-serve terminal—like so many other services offered at Luxivair SBD—continues to set the FBO apart,” adds Mr. Gibbs.
