We're Getting the Lead Out, Aviation Groups Say

In comments to EPA, aviation industry stakeholders reaffirm commitment for 100LL alternatives.

Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 03:29 PM ET

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In comments submitted to the EPA, aviation stakeholders reaffirmed support for the removal of lead for avgas through a "safe and smart transition." [Courtesy: Meg Godlewski]

Key Takeaways:

A coalition of major aviation stakeholders has formally submitted comments to the EPA, reaffirming support for a "safe and smart transition" to unleaded aviation gasoline (avgas) to reduce lead air pollution.
Multiple high-octane unleaded avgas alternatives are currently in FAA development and approval, with GAMI's G100UL having received an AML-STC and expected to be widely available by 2024.
The overarching goal, under the EAGLE initiative, is to achieve a successful transition to lead-free avgas for piston aircraft by the end of 2030, without compromising operational safety.

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The efforts to remove lead from aviation gasoline has taken another step forward as a coalition of stakeholders have formally submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reaffirming their support for the removal of lead for avgas through what is described as a “safe and smart transition.”

The coalition is made up of seven aviation stakeholder organizations, and includes the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the Helicopter Association International (HAI), the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API).