Industry Facing Deadline To Stop Using Leaded Avgas

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The general aviation industry in the U.S. will likely need to phase out high-octane leaded avgas no later than 2030.
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LAKELAND, Florida—Representatives of organizations representing manufacturers, aircraft owners, pilots and aircraft modification companies are grappling with the issues involved with getting the lead out of all aviation gasoline. At press conferences during the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland...
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