California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning leaded aviation gasoline, effective in 2031.
This makes California the first U.S. state to enact such a ban, with other states contemplating similar actions.
The 2031 effective date aligns with the FAA's target for a fully approved replacement fuel, though the ban will proceed regardless if the FAA misses its deadline.
The law will prohibit airport operators and any public or private entity offering aviation gasoline from selling or distributing leaded fuel starting in 2031.
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.
