On Sept. 1, 2022, the FAA finally approved the first 100-octane unleaded aviation gasoline. Getting it to market will be anything but easy. In this interview with AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli, longtime refinery expert Paul Millner explains the technology and economics involved. He is a technical consultant for AOPA’s fuel oversight efforts.
Paul Millner On Avgas Market Realities
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA approved the first 100-octane unleaded aviation gasoline on September 1, 2022.
- Bringing this newly approved unleaded avgas to market is anticipated to be a challenging process due to technological and economic factors.
- Refinery expert Paul Millner, a technical consultant for AOPA's fuel oversight efforts, explains the complexities involved in this transition.
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