Shell signs long-term agreement with Air Europa for AeroShell aviation lubricants
Shell Aviation (“Shell”) has entered into a long-term agreement with Air Europa to become the airline’s preferred supplier of aviation lubricants, providing AeroShell engine oils, greases, and fluids for the airline’s Boeing 737 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline, which is one of the largest 787 operators in Europe, will benefit from AeroShell Ascender and AeroShell Turbine Oil (ASTO) 560 across their fleet. Both of these oils can help reduce the chance of oil coke build-up while also decreasing the likelihood of degradation to the engine seals.
Vincent Begon, General Manager Aviation Lubricants, Shell Aviation, said: “This agreement marks an important moment for Shell Aviation as we move further into the turbine engine oil market. This deal will showcase the benefits of our high quality products and our extensive global network.”
Pedro Macias Dominguez, Chief Technical Officer (CTO), Air Europa said: “Our agreement with Shell is testament to the value we believe they will deliver – supporting both the performance of our fleet and our sustainability ambitions. The combination of a comprehensive portfolio of lubricant solutions backed by a lifecycle approach to sustainability, allows us to unlock operational efficiencies while decarbonising our operations.”
The supply agreement extends to the MRO facilities of Globalia, the parent company of Air Europa, meaning aircraft from all airlines that undergo maintenance at Globalia’s hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in Madrid will use AeroShell products.
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- In alignment with Shell’s target to become a net zero-emissions energy business by 2050, AeroShell has confirmed its commitment to continue working to avoid and reduce carbon emissions by optimising production and product design, embedding circularity into product packaging, improving the energy efficiency of facilities, and using renewable energy to reduce emissions across the supply chain. Shell will then purchase high-quality independently verified carbon credits to compensate for carbon emissions which are not currently being avoided or reduced.
- The full AeroShell portfolio will be covered by the lifecycle sustainability strategy, including market leading products such as AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 (TEO), AeroShell Ascender (TEO), AeroShell Oil W100 (PEO), AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 (PEO), AeroShell Grease 33 (grease), and AeroShell Fluid 41 (fluid).
- In 2023, Shell Aviation launched its new lifecycle sustainability approach to avoid, reduce, and then compensate for lifecycle carbon emissions of AeroShell aviation lubricants. This will support Air Europa’s efforts to reduce emissions from its operations, one of its environmental ambitions that forms part of the airline’s Flight 2030 sustainability programme.
- Using AeroShell products for the majority of its fleet maintenance requirements will help support Air Europa in its efforts to streamline its operations and increase cost efficiencies. The airline will also benefit from Shell’s supply chain capabilities around its headquarters in Spain, supporting local access to new supplies.
- Both AeroShell Ascender and ASTO 560 are High Thermal Stability (HTS) oils according to MIL-PRF-23699G. The improved thermal and oxidative stability of the oils will help to ensure minimal coke formation in engines, so any traditional engine problems associated with coke should be reduced. It has also been tested extensively for elastomer compatibility, which is a known service problem. AeroShell Ascender and ASTO 560 therefore offers the customer the balance of low coking performance with excellent elastomer compatibility.
- AeroShell Ascender was the first oil approved to the SAE AS5780 HPC specification that was specifically developed to meet the growing demand for a turbine oil for modern fuel efficient civil engines.
About Shell Aviation
With one of the most extensive refuelling networks in the world, Shell Aviation supplies fuel, lubricants, and sustainable solutions globally. Shell’s Powering Progress strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, as we work to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. In line with that target, we are increasingly supplying sustainable aviation fuel to customers as well as working to improve the sustainability of our lubricants portfolio.
We envisage an aviation sector that will transition to sustainable solutions and we intend to maintain our key role in the sector. Further information can be found at Shell Aviation.
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