- ORLEN Aviation will start refueling operations at Prague Airport in Q2 2026.
- The company obtained a refueling license from the Czech Civil Aviation Authority in June 2025.
- ORLEN Aviation will serve 76 airlines at Prague Airport, which handles nearly 18 million passengers annually.
- The expansion enhances ORLEN's aviation fuel value chain from production to into-plane services.
Expansion to Prague
ORLEN Aviation is set to begin aircraft refueling operations at Václav Havel Airport Prague in the second quarter of 2026. This marks the company's first operational contract outside Poland, expanding its presence in the Czech Republic.
License Acquisition
In June 2025, ORLEN Aviation secured one of three available licenses from the Czech Civil Aviation Authority to provide refueling services at Prague Airport. This development follows eight years of supplying aviation fuel to the airport.
Operational Impact
ORLEN Aviation will join two other operators in serving 76 airlines at Prague Airport, which accommodates nearly 18 million passengers annually. This strategic location enhances the company's operational efficiency and extends its aviation fuel value chain.
Strategic Importance
The entry into the Czech market is a significant step in ORLEN Aviation's international growth strategy. The company aims to leverage its experience in the Czech Republic to benefit its operations in Poland, further solidifying its role in Central and Eastern Europe's energy sector.
