ELIMINATE AVIATION GASOLINE LEAD EMISSIONS INITIATIVE
EAGLE is a comprehensive government-industry initiative consisting of the aviation and petroleum industries and U.S. government stakeholders, and a wide range of other constituents and interested parties, all working to eliminate the use of leaded aviation fuels for piston-engine aircraft in the United States by the end of 2030 (2032 for Alaska) without adversely impacting the safe and efficient operation of the existing GA fleet.
ASTM aviation fuels are color-coded to mitigate the chances of misfuelling. EAGLE partners have been working together to enhance existing misfuelling guidance and training. EAGLE is promoting the use of misfuelling guidance and training for use by airports, Fixed-Base...
Aviation gasoline production equates to approximately 0.14% of motor gasoline consumption and is currently only produced in 7 of the nation’s 125 refineries. The limited amount of production, coupled with the highly safety-critical nature of the fuel’s intended market...
In the short-term, airports, Fixed-Base Operators (FBO), and airport users can take steps to reduce or minimize potential exposure to aircraft lead emissions: Work to offer additional unleaded fuel types to facilitate the transition. A key enabling step may include...
It is important to note that under both the fleet authorization pathway and the supplemental type certificate (STC) pathway, aircraft owners and operators will need to take specific actions in order to safely operate using the fuel: Implement a fleet authorization by...
Individual fuel suppliers, distributors, and airports consider multiple factors when determining if a fuel is commercially viable, such as: Product’s authorization or approval for use in specified engines, fixed wing aircraft, and rotorcraft (pursuant to Supplemental...
