Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation expand multi-airport SAF collaboration

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Delta Air Lines and Shell Aviation are scaling up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply across a network of key US airports, under a new five-year agreement running through 2030.

The collaboration will expand SAF availability at priority hubs including Los Angeles International (LAX), Portland International (PDX), John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Logan International (BOS) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP). It builds on conventional jet fuel supply between the two companies, and on existing SAF initiatives, with the aim of moving SAF from occasional deliveries to a routine part of Delta’s operations.

“Current instability and uncertainty have made one thing very clear to consumers and businesses alike — supply diversity matters. With Shell, we’re proving that scaling SAF isn’t theoretical, it’s achievable,” said Amelia DeLuca, chief sustainability officer, Delta Air Lines. “This is about activating real supply chains at scale and creating a model that others can build on as we work across the industry to expand lower impact travel.”

Rather than a single supply deal, the agreement is built around infrastructure: Shell will support both blended and neat SAF deliveries at the selected sites, helping to establish the logistics, blending and distribution capacity Delta needs for consistent fuel delivery at scale.

“This collaboration delivers on today’s fuel needs and tomorrow’s aviation solutions. By supplying conventional jet, SAF and longer-term innovation, the deal will help strengthen energy security and contribute to the transformation of aviation,” said Reema Bari, Head of Aviation Americas, Shell Aviation.

The two companies will also work together on next-generation SAF pathways, including alcohol-to-jet and power-to-liquid production routes, aimed at unlocking additional supply and cutting lifecycle emissions further over time.