The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Alaska Airmen’s Association will host a listening session on Nov. 4, 2026, to study the transition from leaded aviation gasoline to unleaded fuel across Alaska.
The session will run from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 4200 Floatplane Dr. in Anchorage, Alaska, with options to attend both in person (register here) and virtually.
According to Alaska Airmen’s Association officials, the GAO is seeking direct input from pilots, aircraft owners, and commercial operators regarding how Alaska’s aircraft fleets, flight routes, remote communities, and fuel distribution networks depend on 100LL avgas.
Key discussion points will include:
- Current Avgas Dependence: Assessing how regional flight operations and supply chains rely on leaded aviation gasoline.
- Transition Costs: Evaluating potential financial impacts on aircraft owners, operators, and statewide aviation fuel infrastructure.
- Potential Assistance: Identifying federal and state programs to help offset transition expenses.
- Challenges and Risks: Examining obstacles to meeting the established 2032 transition deadline and assessing how the FAA may address those concerns.
For more information: AlaskaAirmen.org
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