The Future of Aviation and Marina Refuelling

In a world where efficiency and flexibility are becoming increasingly important to consumers, outdoor payment terminals (OPTs) offer a convenient and fast way for consumers to refuel their vehicles – according to a recent survey, almost half of adults in the UK prefer to pay at the pump on the forecourt, supporting the notion that OPTs are the future of refuelling, not just on retail forecourts, but also in general aviation and marina refuelling.

From increased convenience for users to reduced staff workloads, the benefits of OPT installations provide the perfect solution for busy airfields and marinas.

Lower Costs

OPTs allow for unmanned refuelling, a key driver in reducing operational costs. Not only does unmanned refuelling reduce staff workload, a major benefit to airfields and marinas as it saves staff refuelling manually, but it also allows for 24/7 refuelling, extending operational hours for pilots and boat owners who may fly/sail outside of normal working hours.

Fast Turnaround

The self-service nature of OPTs means quick and convenient refuelling. No queues or delays means more time in the air or on the water, perfect for busy users, especially pilots who need to refuel before every takeoff.

Secure and Compliant

Outdoor payment terminals accept payments from debit and credit cards, digital wallets such as Apple Pay, and site-specific cards such as marina cards, ensuring secure transactions with reduced manual handling. With an ATEX-certified terminal available, you can be rest-assured that our OPTs are ready for compliant, risk-free operations.

Flexible for any Site

From airfield apron fuel points to standalone units, or even floating pontoons, we have an OPT to suit any site’s requirements – setups can be tailored to fit your space, budget, and customer base.

Future-Proof

Our OPTs are compatible with a variety of fuels – from diesel to SAF (sustainable aviation fuel), your site will be future-proofed amongst an evolving refuelling landscape.

Hytek are the exclusive UK distributor of UNICODE Outdoor Payment Terminals – our 40 years of experience in fuel transfer solutions partnered with UNICODE’s 25 years of experience across Europe’s petrol stations, marinas, and other fuelling payment systems ensures our OPT solutions are ready to lead the ongoing growth of pay-at-pump solutions.