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.
EAGLE, or the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions initiative, has set the goal of 2030 or sooner for the elimination of lead emissions from general aviation. The full transition to an unleaded aviation gasoline will require good planning, processes, execution,...
General aviation encompasses approximately 289,000 aircraft in the United States, of which approximately 222,000 are piston-powered and utilize aviation gasoline. The general aviation community contributes $246.8 billion annually in total national economic...
Many aircraft in the current general aviation fleet need 100-octane fuel in order to avoid engine detonation and catastrophic engine failure. Lead has long been used as an additive to boost fuel octane, allowing these aircraft to fly safely. Finding a suitable...
One challenge is a limited fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure at airports. FAA encourages airports and/or FBOs to take enabling actions, such as installing an additional tank or leveraging a spare tank to store/dispense unleaded fuel while maintaining 100LL...
EAGLE and its members are working to facilitate a national transition to unleaded fuels that is safe and smart. It is working to ensure availability of fuels that meet the safety needs of the general aviation fleet. For more information, please refer to the...
