The debate over leaded aviation fuel often devolves into an all-or-nothing ultimatum. A novel thesis from a University of North Dakota student suggests a pragmatic middle path: What if we focus on capturing lead before it ever leaves the tailpipe?
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A Little Breathing Room
Hopefully a statement released today (August 10, 2026) by Innospec will allow the GA marketplace to take a breath.
June 2026 Aviation Fuel Prices: Avgas Up, Jet A Down
Analyze shifting operational costs for your next flight as U.S. avgas and alternative piston fuels climb while national Jet A averages ease.
Why The 2030 Deadline For Unleaded Avgas Is Final
Many pilots believe the 2030 deadline to phase out leaded 100LL avgas is just another government suggestion. However, environmental regulations and the harsh realities of tetraethyl lead manufacturing mean this transition is actually unavoidable. Discover why general aviation must prepare for a permanently unleaded future.
A Slightly Bigger Picture
Fuel price trends over time add a great deal of clarity to the marketplace.
100LL Fuel Prices Continue to Climb
While Jet A prices stabilized in May 2026, the price of 100LL, Mogas, and UL94 continued to climb higher. New to this month’s fuel price update is an overview of fuel prices over the last six months.
Mobile App Launches for 100LL
Debuting at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Florida, app users can get a discount of $0.45 a gallon during the event, according to company officials.
New Year Brings Mixed Bag for Fuel Prices
While some fuel prices rose slightly in January 2026, compared to December 2025, others actually fell or remained unchanged, according to the latest data from iFlightPlanner.
More than 1 million gallons of G100 UL unleaded fuel now available
The famous Howard DGA-6 replica “Mister Mulligan” became the first airplane to fly in an air show powered by G100UL unleaded avgas.