California court ruling affirms industry consensus approach to unleaded fuel deployment

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A California superior court last week ruled that the G100UL unleaded fuel product being developed by General Aviation Modifications Inc (GAMI) lacks the proper demand, availability and industry buy-in to be sold in lieu of high octane leaded aviation gasoline (100LL) at some airports throughout the state, the latest twist in a long-running saga to replace the legacy fuel for piston engine aircraft.

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The decision is a setback for fuel developer GAMI’s efforts to distribute its product, but perhaps more importantly provides a strong endorsement of the use of industry consensus standards as the de facto product specification for unleaded fuel approvals over privately developed standards — a legal development that could change how U.S. fuel developers vying to bring their products to market obtain proper approvals by the Congressionally-mandated 2030 deadline to phase out 100LL.

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Will Guisbond
Will Guisbond is a Staff Reporter at The Air Current, where he is responsible for in-depth coverage on a variety of aviation topics, including airports and infrastructure, as well as general and business aviation. Previously, he worked for two years in public affairs at an electric aerospace company, and prior to that, contributed to eVTOL.com and Vertical Magazine as a reporter covering sustainable aviation and advanced air mobility. An instrument-rated commercial pilot and active aviator, Will is based in Washington, D.C.
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