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Shell Aviation

As our world becomes increasingly connected, people, communities and businesses look to aviation for opportunities that were unimaginable just a few decades ago.

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The 2026 Energy Security Scenarios: Aviation and energy to 2100

A detailed exploration of the scenarios, assumptions and implications shaping the future of aviation and energy.

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Shell Aviation has always been committed to working in close collaboration with our customers to help them achieve their ambitions.

It is this spirit of collaboration that has enabled us to support aviation’s pioneers for over 100 years. From powering the flights of early aviators like Louis Blériot and Amy Johnson, to designing the combustion chamber that enabled Frank Whittle’s jet engine to get airborne, Shell has played a role in making air travel accessible.

Driving progress and prosperity

Today, we are every bit as committed to collaboration, continuing to help the aviation industry drive progress and prosperity.

By developing safer and more efficient refuelling systems. By ensuring the security of supply and managing risk. Through providing expert technical advice to help overcome the industry’s challenges.

And of course we are focused on helping the aviation sector tackle one of its greatest challenges to date - carbon emissions. Shell Aviation is fully committed to working with customers to help power the global recovery while enabling them to move towards a low carbon future.

Shell Aviation works with our customers in a range of ways, to help their businesses succeed.

Shell Aviation: powering efficient, reliable and lower-carbon operations globally

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Access to experts

A fast-moving sector like aviation regularly faces new challenges. Shell Aviation has a range of experts ready to provide solutions.

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Peace of mind

It is critical for your business to manage risk, with an uninterrupted supply of the highest quality products at the right price. We have the infrastructure and resources to help.

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More time flying

Time is money. That’s the reason we are obsessed with finding ways to enable our customers to spend less time on the ground and more time in the air.

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Aviation Technical Services and Consultancy

Shell’s technical expertise and leading position in the aviation industry helps you stay on top of industry changes, manage risk, and support your reputation.

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Enhancing aircraft performance with Shell’s advanced fuel and lubricant solutions

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Fuel solutions

Leading global supplier of jet fuels and avgas to airports and airlines, as well as private customers such flying clubs and corporate jet operators.

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AeroShell Aviation Lubricants

AeroShell Aviation Lubricants

Best-selling Piston Engine Oils and high performance Turbine Oils, Greases and fluids.

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Driving aviation’s journey to net zero through collaboration, technology and expert advice

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The future of energy

Balancing the benefits that aviation brings with the need to reduce carbon emissions requires bold action and real collaboration. We are committed to helping the aviation sector accelerate its progress towards a lower-carbon future.

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CORSIA and what does it mean for airlines?

CORSIA – or the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation – is a global programme aiming to address emissions from international air travel.

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Shell Low Carbon Solutions Insights Hub

Get expert insights from our leaders, learn about emerging technologies, regulations and policies, and see how innovative solutions can shape a lower-carbon future.

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ReFuelEU Aviation: One Year On

Read Shell Aviation’s response to ReFuelEU and insights from its first year of implementation.

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