Anne Anderson, Vice President of Shell Aviation and Adam Harrison, General Manager, Shell Aviation Global Accounts accepted the award at the IATA Fuel Forum in Dubai from Louise Denis, Director of IATA Strategic Partnerships and Hemant Mistry, Director Airports and Fuel and Michel Baljet, Head Fuel Services Operations.

Anne Anderson, said; “We are proud of our long term commitment and efforts in raising the standards of our sector and creating customized 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 utilizing 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 is able to gain an insight into customers’ challenges and recommend tailored solutions. The group focuses on the supply and use of aviation fuel and promotes standardization. It aims to develop a better understanding of issues related to jet fuel and product handling. Through the years, Shell Aviation has carried out important work regarding quality assurance to embolden the aviation fuelling standards across the industry as part of this group. IATA facilitates direct and concise dialogue among Shell and its customers, resulting in true collaborative focus on improving the industry.

Hemant Mistry said about Shell’s recognition, “IATA Fuel Services is proud to work together with our Strategic Partners in all essential areas of fuel. Shell Aviation has been a well-respected and key player in our industry for 20 years. We look forward to strengthening our cooperation with Shell Aviation.”

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association, representing some 240 airlines or 84% of total air traffic. It supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. The Strategic Partnerships Programme was founded in 1990 and provides member airlines, suppliers and service providers a platform for collaboration on mutual concerns and emerging issues as well as exchanging ideas through various IATA work groups.