EPA Finding Triggers Transition To Unleaded Avgas

Leesburg Tarmac

Piston-engine aircraft are parked at Leesburg Executive Airport outside of Washington, D.C.

Credit: Bill Carey
An expected finding by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that leaded aviation fuel contributes to air pollution will not cause an immediate ban on the sale of 100 Low Lead avgas, says a coalition of aviation trade associations that is working to qualify unleaded avgas by 2030 or sooner...
Bill Carey

Based in Washington, D.C., Bill covers business aviation and advanced air mobility for Aviation Week Network. A former newspaper reporter, he has also covered the airline industry, military aviation, commercial space and unmanned aircraft systems. He is the author of 'Enter The Drones, The FAA and UAVs in America,' published in 2016.

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