ELIMINATE AVIATION GASOLINE LEAD EMISSIONS INITIATIVE

​Our goal is to eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuels for piston-engine aircraft in the United States by the end of 2030 without adversely impacting the safe and efficient operation of the existing fleet.

Objectives​

  • Support policy and regulatory proposals for maintaining 100LL (Low Lead) availability and airport access to ensure safety ​
  • Evaluate and support programs that incentivize fuel producers and distributors, aircraft and engine manufacturers, and GA (General Aviation) operators to accelerate the development and use of unleaded fuels ​
  • Facilitate policy proposals at the federal and state level to increase production and distribution – as well as enable and encourage greater use of commercially viable replacement unleaded fuel ​
  • Facilitate government policy, regulatory proposals, and voluntary consensus standards that will support a commercially viable supply chain ​
  • Evaluate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments to help engage additional organizations and investors in this effort

Objectives:

  • Facilitate the transition to unleaded replacement fuel by mitigating potential impact on the existing fleet of aircraft and enabling innovation
  • Address safety and technical challenges associated with using unleaded fuel in high-performance engines
  • Focus on effective and timely FAA certification
  • Develop and implement education, training, awareness, and outreach strategies

Objectives:

  • Complete test and evaluation of candidate replacement fuels  
  • Identify at least one unleaded fuel acceptable for widespread use 
  • Institutionalize fleet authorization process for unleaded fuels 
  • Develop and implement education, training, awareness, and outreach strategies 

Objectives:

  • Help navigate the regulatory processes for EPA (Environment Protection Agency) 
  • Encourage policies that provide funding for airport fueling infrastructure 
  • Implement programs that help reduce or eliminate reliance upon leaded aviation fuels 
  • Develop and implement education, training, awareness, and outreach strategies