In the real world a leaded fuel will rate significantly higher than an unleaded fuel with the same lab-measured octane or anti-knock rating.
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Alternative jet fuels showcased at VNY
The general aviation community came together to demonstrate a sustainable alternative jet fuel.
VNY event to show general aviation’s commitment to sustainable jet fuel
GA will gather at Van Nuys Airport in January to showcase sustainable alternative jet fuel.
KSGS first airport in Minnesota to sell unleaded avgas
South St. Paul Municipal Airport – Richard E. Fleming Field has become the first airport in Minnesota to sell Swift Fuels unleaded avgas.
Flying to Oshkosh? AirVenture fuel specials now online
Free cookies and hotdogs are just some of the “specials” offered for those flying to AirVenture Oshkosh.
Avfuel inks deal for sustainable alternative jet fuel
Avfuel is now the exclusive aviation fuel distributor for the sustainable alternative jet fuel produced by Gevo, a next generation biofuels company. Avfuel has been active in the field of alternative aviation fuels since the formation of Avfuel Technology Initiatives Corporation in January 2012, company officials note. “As a leader in the global supply of […]
Unleaded avgas: A hot button issue
In a previous column, CYA, the FAA and the new unleaded avgas, I discussed the problems the FAA may have with the new proposed unleaded 100 octane avgas. In addition to the lower octane characteristics of the avgas, one of the big concerns is exhaust valve recession. I received a number of responses to the […]
KRPJ now offers Swift Fuels
Rochelle Municipal Airport-Koritz Field (KRPJ) has become the first general aviation airport in Illinois to sell Swift Fuel’s unleaded UL94 aviation gasoline for its piston aircraft customers. “With a solid portion of the traffic at the airport being piston-engine aircraft, we were not only seeking a cleaner, more environmentally-friendly alternative to 100LL, we also needed […]
K9F0 first airport in Texas to see Swift Fuels unleaded avgas
DUBLIN, Texas — Dublin Municipal Airport (K9Fo) is now selling unleaded UL94 aviation gas for piston aircraft in collaboration with Swift Fuels. Using a specialized fuel dispensing unit, Swift Fuels will be the only on-site fuel distributed at Dublin Airport, which is located approximately 100 miles southwest of Dallas/Fort Worth. The announcement comes just days […]