ELIMINATE AVIATION GASOLINE LEAD EMISSIONS INITIATIVE

Eliminate the use of lead in aviation fuel for piston engine aircraft in the United States by the end of 2030 without 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