California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the first U.S. law banning leaded aviation gasoline, with the prohibition taking effect in 2031.
The ban will prevent airport operators and any entity offering aviation gasoline from selling or distributing leaded fuel, regardless of whether the FAA has approved a replacement by the deadline.
While an earlier 2026 phase-out was initially proposed, aviation industry lobbying successfully pushed the effective date to 2031 to align with the FAA's projected timeline for a new fuel.
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.
