Federal Register #2026-15644

FAA Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline – Notice of Availability

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published an updated Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline (Version 1.0). - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Purpose: - Outlines strategies for eliminating leaded aviation fuels in piston-engine aircraft - Describes approval processes for unleaded alternatives - Ensures continued access to unleaded aviation gasoline at airports - Plan Details: - Incorporates public feedback from a comment period - Identifies future updates, including progress on fuel evaluation - Commits to releasing subsequent versions and developing FAQs - Will publish a summary of public comments - Procurement Information: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being solicited or procured - This is a notice of availability, not a solicitation or award

Description

The FAA is releasing an updated Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline (Version 1.0) which incorporates feedback from a 60-day public comment period on a draft plan. The plan outlines strategies to safely eliminate leaded aviation fuels, approve unleaded alternatives for piston-engine aircraft, ensure continued availability of aviation gasoline, and promote widespread access to unleaded aviation gasoline at airports. The update includes additional details and clarifications, and identifies four significant areas for future updates including progress on fuel evaluation, commitment to release a version 2.0, development of FAQs, and publishing a summary of public comments. This plan supports the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 mandate to transition the piston-engine aircraft fleet to unleaded aviation gasoline by 2030.

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