Shell Aviation, a leading global supplier of aviation fuels and lubricants, has received a 20-year Strategic Partner award from the International Air Transport Association (Iata) for its significant contribution to the industry.

Anne Anderson, vice president of Shell Aviation, said: “We are proud of our long term commitment and efforts in raising the standards of our sector and creating customised solutions to address critical industry issues. We strongly believe in the benefits of collaboration and Iata’s Strategic Partnership programme has provided a valuable opportunity for collectively utilising our experience and expertise to enhance safety and operational efficiencies in this industry. This recognition by Iata of our 20 year strategic partnership inspires us to continue our hard work.”

As a member of Iata Technical Fuel Community, Shell Aviation has carried out important work regarding quality assurance to embolden the aviation fuelling standards across the industry and aims to develop a better understanding of issues related to jet fuel and product handling, the company said. – TradeArabia News Service