7,000-gallon: US' largest electric aircraft refueler unveiled

Missouri-based Skymark Refuelers has unveiled the largest electric aircraft refueler in the United States, a 7,000-gallon pure electric vehicle launched at NBAA-BACE 2025 and delivered to Clay Lacy Aviation’s flagship FBO at Van Nuys Airport, California. Powered by a 240-kW battery, the refueler can dispense two full truckloads of fuel and offers a 20-mile operational range. It features Skymark’s Gen 2 control system with safety cutoffs, thermal management, smart monitoring, and built-in safety systems compliant with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, including NFPA 407 for aircraft fuel servicing. Developed in partnership with World Fuel Services and Clay Lacy Aviation, the refueler aims to advance cleaner, smarter, and zero-emission airport ground fueling infrastructure. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and safety in aviation fueling operations. The vehicle’s control system can warn operators