At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Swift Fuels announced the expansion of its high-performance UL94 Unleaded Avgas product into the US Pacific Coast corridor. The expansion will provide dozens of airfields across California with unleaded avgas. Airports in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties will receive this distribution, which builds on the six-year effort by Swift Fuels to provide UL94 unleaded avgas to piston aircraft pilots nationwide.
Swift Fuels Expands UL94 Distribution to Several California Airports
Key Takeaways:
- Swift Fuels is expanding the distribution of its UL94 Unleaded Avgas product to numerous airports across California's Pacific Coast.
- UL94 is FAA-authorized for approximately 66% of the US piston fleet (over 130,000 aircraft) as a "drop-in ready" fuel, though specific aircraft may require an STC.
- This expansion is driven by growing demand from pilots and municipal airports for a lead-free fuel alternative, citing benefits for aircraft operation and the environment.
- Swift Fuels also noted that UL94 is currently the only commercially available unleaded avgas in the US, and they are working to finalize certification for a "100R" high-octane unleaded fuel for all piston airplanes currently using 100LL.
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