Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation have entered a five-year agreement to expand the availability and infrastructure of Sustainable Aviation Fuel across key US hubs. The multi-airport collaboration will target major airports including Los Angeles International (LAX), Portland International (PDX), New York’s John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Boston Logan (BOS), and Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) to build reliable, long-term supply networks.
The partnership builds on the companies’ existing relationship regarding conventional jet fuel, focusing heavily on logistics, blending, and distribution capabilities for both blended and neat SAF. Beyond immediate supply integration, Delta and Shell plan to evaluate next-generation SAF technologies, such as alcohol-to-jet and power-to-liquid pathways, to unlock future supply and reduce lifecycle emissions.
Amelia DeLuca, Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer, stated, “With Shell, we’re proving that scaling SAF isn’t theoretical, it’s achievable.” Reema Bari, Head of Aviation Americas at Shell, added that the deal will “help strengthen energy security and contribute to the transformation of aviation.” The arrangement is designed to support consistent fuel delivery through 2030, integrating SAF into routine airline operations rather than relying on one-off milestones.
