In my last column, I did an update on the status of the 100 motor octane unleaded fuel programs by the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) steering group members, as presented at Oshkosh. In this column I would like to talk about my visit with George Braly from General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI) about the company’s unleaded avgas […]
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The latest on unleaded avgas
One of the questions I wanted answered at this year’s AirVenture in Oshkosh was “what is the latest on unleaded avgas?” To find out, I did numerous interviews and attended several seminars. The big news was the immediate introduction of a 94 motor octane unleaded avgas by Swift Fuels. The fuel will be marketed with […]
Mountain West Aviation expands to two new locations in Nevada
Mountain West Aviation, a family-owned and operated FBO headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, has selected EPIC as its fuel provider for its two new FBO locations in Nevada: At Carson City Airport (KCXP) and Elko Regional Airport (KEKO). EPIC is the existing fuel supplier for Mountain West Aviation’s FBO operations at the Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL). […]
Progress continues on search for unleaded avgas
One year after four fuels were selected for testing as potential replacements for leaded avgas, progress remains steady, according to a report at AOPA.org, which notes that the first phase of testing should be completed later this year. Testing now is concentrated on material compatibility and rig testing, with the second phase of testing — […]
Keeping firefighters supplied with fuel
EPIC Aviation, a fuel supplier to the general and commercial aviation industries, reports it has dispatched more than 2 million gallons of aviation fuel since the beginning of July to FBOs and fire bases supporting aerial firefighting operations in the Western United States. Aviation fuel and ground-support resources used in aerial firefighting operations have been in […]
JetFuelX launches free aviation fuel price finder
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — JetFuelX, led by pilot Jason Talley, has launched a new jet fuel price management tool for aircraft owners and corporate flight departments. Developed by pilots, the program is free and can be used on any mobile device. “JetFuelX was built on a simple principle,” said Talley, founder of the company. “I wanted to […]
Is unleaded avgas coming to an airport near you?
By DEAN BILLING. Perhaps you noticed the announcement that Swift Fuels made at AirVenture 2015, which was also carried by General Aviation News. Swift Fuels has begun distributing 94 MON, unleaded aviation fuel to several airports and has begun a program to distribute it throughout the U.S. Airports currently carrying the new 94 MON unleaded […]
Swift Fuels launches unleaded avgas
Swift Fuels will introduce its unleaded 94 MON avgas at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh July 20-26, at the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Working with avgas producers and distributors, Swift Fuels is making plans to supply unleaded 94 MON avgas to select regions in the United States and Canada. The premium quality unleaded fuel, […]
Good news — and bad — on GA fuels
By DEAN BILLING. As you might expect, there is good news and bad news surrounding aviation fuel. First the good news: A self-serve fuel system has been installed at Nampa, Idaho. (KMAN). An Oregon bill, HB-3193, that “increases license tax on leaded aircraft fuel,” stalled in the Oregon House Committee On Transportation And Economic Development and is […]