California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first U.S. state law banning leaded aviation gasoline.
The ban will take effect in 2031, aligning with the FAA's projected timeline for approving a lead-free replacement fuel.
The law mandates that airport operators and other entities cease selling or distributing leaded avgas from 2031, even if the FAA's replacement fuel is not yet available.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a ban on leaded aviation gasoline that will go into effect in 2031.
That’s the day after the FAA has said it will have a fully approved replacement fuel for 100LL through its End Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) program.
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Russ Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.
