Press Release

Shell Aviation today launches AeroShell Ascender, a new High Performance Capability (HPC) turbine engine oil. AeroShell Ascender takes turbine engine oils to a new level of performance by addressing the three main demands of our customers: low coking propensity, high resistance to oxidation and thermal degradation, and excellent elastomer compatibility.

This new lubricant is suitable for the latest generation of gas turbine engines which can put greater demands on turbine engine lubricants due to higher operating temperatures and extended times between engine overhaul. It has taken more than five years of research and development testing, to bring our customers an oil which means for them less coking, more protection and less aircraft downtime.

AeroShell Ascender has now been approved as a High Performance Capability oil to the new civil specification SAE AS5780A for Aero and Aero-Derived Gas Turbine Engine Lubricants. This specification is supported by all the major original equipment manufactures and government agencies, which have also contributed to its development.

Sjoerd Post, Vice President Shell Aviation, said: "The modern jet engine is one of the most sophisticated pieces of technology in the world today, we are seeing them operate at hotter temperatures, for longer periods and at faster speeds than before. Consequently we have also worked harder to develop an oil that meets the exacting needs of these new engines. Shell began research and development work for AeroShell Ascender some five years ago -  it's exciting to see the extensive R&D effort come together to this point today."

AeroShell Ascender is the latest addition to the extensive Shell Aviation family of lubricants, showing that we can continue to provide a one-stop shop for all our customers' fuel and lubricant requirements.

The Shell Aviation business, part of the Shell Group, is a world leader in marketing aviation fuel and operating airport fuelling facilities, it also has a huge range of knowledge on everything from formulating better fuels to designing and managing cost-effective installations.

Shell Aviation has invested heavily in the future of aviation. Particularly in the areas of new locations, upgrades to existing ones, technical advances, and people - at local, regional and global levels. It is one of the few oil companies with research and development facilities dedicated to the aviation sector.

Its operating methods focus on local strength backed by global support and it places great emphasis on training.  Meaning that the skills and professionalism of its people are maintained at high levels.