- 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, accountability, and active stakeholder participation (including industry and government).
- While the goal to eliminate all general aviation aircraft lead emissions is 2030 or sooner, airports, Fixed Base Operators (FBO), and airport users are encouraged to implement constructive mitigation measures today to reduce lead emissions and plan to facilitate a safe transition.
- In the near term, airport communities can offer unleaded fuel types while maintaining 100 low-lead (100LL) to ensure safe operations of those aircraft that must still use it during the transition. A key enabling step for airports may include installing additional fuel infrastructure, e.g., an additional tank, fuel truck, or leveraging an available tank. Airports are also encouraged to include transitioning to unleaded fuels as part of their airport planning initiatives (e.g., master plans).