May 4, 2026
Keith Clark, senior quality control and technical representative at Phillips 66 Aviation, will receive the Flight Safety Foundation’s (FSF’s) 2026 Business Aviation Meritorious Service Award at the 2026 FSF Business Aviation Safety Summit (BASS).
BASS is set for May 5-6 in Provo, UT.
Clark is the creator of the “Save a Life – Verify Fuel Type” initiative, which emphasizes deliberate fuel-type verification, communication and human factor awareness at every stage of the fueling process. He joined Phillips 66 Aviation more than 40 years ago and has dedicated much of his career to fuel quality and safety.
He also is an active participant in several aviation industry working groups focused on practical guidance and operational best practices to reduce risk and elevate safety.
The Phillips 66 Aviation “Save a Life” program is not solely focused on FBOs, but encourages pilots, and everyone in the business aviation industry, to take a moment and verify fuel type before every flight. Free stickers are available from Phillips 66 Aviation at TrustedFuel@p66.com.
“The phrase ‘Save a Life – Verify Fuel Type’ is intentionally simple, because safety does not need to be complicated, it needs to be taken seriously, every time by everybody,” said Clark. “BASS represents an industry committed to learning, accountability and speaking up, recognizing that these safety actions truly save lives and can make a difference. I am honored to be recognized by an organization that so clearly embodies those values.”
Phillips 66 Aviation is focused on safety and one of the largest aviation refiners in the United States and a major supplier to general aviation, as well as commercial and military aviation. The company is a member of the NBAA Leadership Council, which is made up of individuals and businesses dedicated to strengthening the association in support of its mission to promote an environment that fosters business aviation in the U.S. and around the world.
“Keith’s commitment to misfueling prevention and operational safety has made a lasting impact on business aviation,” said Doug Carr, NBAA senior vice president of safety, security, sustainability and international operations. “This recognition is a testament to the critical role his work plays in protecting lives and advancing the highest standards of our industry.”
The FSF Business Aviation Meritorious Service award recognizes outstanding service and contributions to business aviation safety. Other recent recipients include Charlie Precourt, Citation Jet Pilots; D. Richard Meikle, FlightSafety International; Robert Agostino, Group Holdings Aviation; and Bryan Burns and Russ Lawton, Air Charter Safety Foundation.
The theme of BASS 2026 is “Leading Safety Through Culture, Innovation and Practical Solutions.” The event is organized by Flight Safety Foundation in partnership with NBAA and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA).
NBAA Director of Safety and Flight Operations Mark Larsen is taking part in a May 6 panel: “Ask the Industry Experts: Advancing Safety from Policy to Practice and Your Questions Answered.” Kristi Ivey, NBAA regional director, will be on hand to speak with attendees about the association’s many safety resources and upcoming events focused on safe operations.
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