Shell Aviation Expands European Network With Brest, France

London, 9 th July 2015: Shell Aviation has started operations at Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in France as the airport’s exclusive supplier and operator. As part of the agreement, Shell Aviation will operate the fuel storage facilities and into-plane services at the airport through its subsidiary, Avitair and will be the sole provider of Jet A-1 and Avgas. Start of operations at Brest Bretagne, the biggest airport in Brittany and 16 th largest in France, supports Shell Aviation’s intention to expand at key locations with growth potential in Europe.

“We are excited about our collaboration with Brest and the opportunity to bring our experience and know-how to this dynamic location. By providing safe, quick and efficient refuelling services, we want to help new and existing customers be even more competitive in this challenging industry. With approximately one million passengers a year, Brest is just the right place to do that” said Melanie Lane, General Manager of Shell Aviation Europe.

Shell Aviation will implement its Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) programme at Brest, which focuses on delivering efficient operations, establishing and maintaining high safety standards, utilising state-of-the-art equipment, and providing marketing support through the Shell brand. Customers will benefit from flexible fuel purchasing options either through a supply contract with Shell or by presenting their Shell fuel & fly cards for ad-hoc refuelling services. They will also have access to electronic invoicing via Shell Aviation’s eServe system and dedicated account managers.

“Brest Bretagne airport is very pleased to welcome Shell Aviation as a partner from July 2015. We share their ambition to offer services and products which address the needs of all airlines flying in and out of Brest. We believe that our collaboration will contribute to achieving great success in the coming years” commented André Jourt, Vice-President, Brest Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIMB) which manages the airport.

“Safety and efficiency are a must for us as well as for our customers. Shell Aviation shares these values and has extensive expertise across its operations worldwide. We welcome the arrival of the Shell team at Brest and we are delighted about this collaboration” said Raoul Laurent, Director of Infrastructure at CCIMB.

The airport is managed by CCIMB and serves commercial airlines and business aviation customers on domestic, regional and international routes. Its 3,100 metre runway and allweather landing system make landing suitable for all types of aircraft.

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Notes to Editors:

About Shell Aviation

 Shell Aviation is a leading global supplier of aviation fuels and lubricants with a heritage of over 100 years. We supply fuel at around 800 airports in approximately 40 countries. On average, we refuel an aircraft every 12 seconds.

 Our customers comprise a gamut of airports and airlines plus private customers such as corporate jet operators and flying clubs. We produce fuels and lubricants (in a range of grades); market, sell and distribute them; and offer further services that help our customers operate as efficiently as possible.

 Shell Aviation currently serves about 1,000 European customers in 17 European countries.

 In line with its strategy to expand at key locations with high growth potential in Europe, Shell Aviation has also recently started operations at Lille Airport in France and Saarbrücken Airport in Germany.

For further information about Shell Aviation’s fuels and ACE Programme

For further information about Brest Bretagne Airport

Enquiries:

 Idil Peker Global External Communications Adviser Shell Aviation e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44(0)2079341696

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