Shell Aviation has commenced operations at Brest Bretagne airport in France as the airport's exclusive fuel supplier and operator. Shell will operate 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. Brest Bretagne is the largest airport in Brittany and the 16th largest in France.

“We are excited about our collaboration with Brest and the opportunity to bring our experience and know-how to this dynamic location,” says general manager of Shell Aviation Europe Melanie Lane. “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.”

Shell will implement its Aviation Centre of Excellence programme there, to focus on delivering efficient operations, establishing and maintaining high safety standards, utilising state-of-the-art equipment, and providing marketing support through the brand.

The airport is managed by Brest Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and serves business aviation customers with a 3,100 metre runway and all-weather landing system.