Delta expands SAF supply across five US airports under Shell deal

18 / 07 / 2026

By Marwa Nassar - -

Delta Air Lines is expanding its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a five-year agreement with Shell Aviation that will increase SAF supply across five major US airports through 2030.

The agreement covers Los Angeles (LAX), Portland (PDX), New York JFK, Boston Logan (BOS), and Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP), helping Delta broaden access to lower-carbon aviation fuel while supporting its long-term decarbonization strategy.

Building supply chain:

The partnership goes beyond fuel procurement. Shell will support the infrastructure, blending, logistics, and distribution needed to integrate SAF into Delta’s day-to-day operations, including supplying both neat and blended SAF at selected airports.

By focusing on supply chain development alongside fuel availability, the companies aim to make SAF a reliable part of commercial aviation rather than a limited demonstration fuel.

“Our collaboration with Shell shows that scaling SAF isn’t theoretical—it’s achievable,” said Amelia DeLuca, Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer. She added that expanding supply chains is key to making lower-impact air travel more widely available.

Preparing for next-generation fuels:

Alongside expanding current SAF supplies, Delta and Shell will explore next-generation fuel technologies, including alcohol-to-jet and power-to-liquid pathways, which could further increase sustainable fuel production and lower lifecycle emissions in the years ahead.

Driving aviation’s fuel transition:

The agreement reflects a broader shift across the aviation industry as airlines and energy companies move beyond pilot projects to establish the infrastructure needed for large-scale SAF deployment. By combining fuel supply with logistics and distribution investments, Delta is seeking to strengthen supply resilience while accelerating the adoption of lower-carbon aviation fuel.