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VP AVIATION ESTABLISHED FILLING NEED FOR LEAD-FREE AVIATION FUEL

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Aviation, Federal Aviation Administration, SAN, 100LL, Aircraft, PAFI, Gasoline

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VP Racing Fuels, Inc., recognized worldwide as the leader in performance fuel products, today announced the formation of VP Aviation, Inc.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VP Racing Fuels, Inc., recognized worldwide as the leader in performance fuel products, today announced the formation of VP Aviation, Inc.
  • VP Racing recently passed a major hurdle in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) rigorous Piston Engine Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI).
  • "The formation of VP Aviation, Inc. is a response to this exclusive aviation fuel breakthrough," said Alan Cerwick, President & CEO of VP Racing and President of VP Aviation.
  • Over the next 12-18 months, VP expects to have the only fuel to secure FAA fleetwide authorization for high-octane, unleaded fuel in general aviation piston aircraft.

NATION'S BUSIEST GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT LANDS A NEW FUEL PROVIDER

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Falcon Field, World Fuel Services, Radar, Full service, Aircraft, 100LL, Hughes, Falcon Field (Arizona), Aviation, Cunningham, Falcon, FBO, Apache Longbow, Fixed-base operator, Airline, Phoenix, PHOENIX

PHOENIX, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Mesa's Falcon Field Airport quickly expands, so does the high demand for fuel and other aviation services.  "We're really excited to be the new Full Service FBO on the field," said George and Nikki Cunningham, founders of Cunningham Aviation, a new Fixed Base Operator at the airport.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As Mesa's Falcon Field Airport quickly expands, so does the high demand for fuel and other aviation services.
  • "We're really excited to be the new Full Service FBO on the field," said George and Nikki Cunningham, founders of Cunningham Aviation , a new Fixed Base Operator at the airport.
  • Cunningham Aviation has partnered with World Fuel Services, a global fuel and energy service provider.
  • You can find Cunningham Aviation in a newly renovated 30-thousand-square-foot hangar originally built by Howard Hughes in the mid 70s.

Swift Fuels Extends Their Forever Avgas STC with “$100 Pricing” For All Piston-Powered Aircraft Fleetwide

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
ASTM International, P66, STC, 100LL, UL94, Aviation, Gasoline, Metal, Mechanics, FAA, WEST, MMT, Certification, NATA, OEM, World Fuel Services, Research, Jet fuel, Swift, Titan

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swift Fuels, LLC is the global leader in the research, development, and commercial sales of unleaded aviation gasoline for piston-powered (propeller) aircraft. For the past 8 years, Swift has been the only company that architected, produced, and sold a qualified unleaded avgas product nationwide across the US. We now have a strong base of dedicated customers who reap the benefit of our premium grade gasoline products. Benefits include increased oil change intervals up to 100 hours with no lead-fouled sparkplugs, zero toxic lead exhaust, and less engine wear-and-tear. UL94 unleaded avgas is FAA-approved for over 70% of the US piston fleet, and it complies with an ASTM International production specification, and it has OEM endorsements from major engine manufacturers, airframe companies, and rotorcraft makers. No other aviation gasoline product in the US piston market today has achieved this!

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  • Swift Fuels has extended their popular “Forever Avgas STC” program offered to all aviation consumers with low-cost pricing set at $100 through at least December 31, 2023
    Any aircraft owner/pilot who purchases a Forever Avgas STC for $100 will receive all Swift Fuels’ past and future avgas certification documents/placards for their registered aircraft at no extra charge – FOREVER!
  • For the past 8 years, Swift has been the only company that architected, produced, and sold a qualified unleaded avgas product nationwide across the US.
  • Swift Fuels actively collaborates with NATA, and the executive leadership committee of the FAA/EAGLE Unleaded Avgas program.
  • That is why our STC program limits the pricing of our STC purchase to only $100, one-time, FOREVER.

Tecnam Aircraft Fleet Reduces Flight Schools' CO2 Emissions By Up To 60%

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Aircraft, Carbon, AERO Friedrichshafen, Rolls-Royce, Research, Aviation, NASA, CO2, X-57, 100LL, Tecnam, AERO, Private pilot licence, Solution, Rotax, Commercial pilot licence, School, Airline

CAPUA, Italy, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Italian aircraft manufacturer TECNAM has revealed that flight schools operating TECNAM's single- and twin-engine fleets can save as much as 10 tones of CO2 emissions for every single student graduated with Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to fleets using 100LL fuel on a journey of 155 flight hours, 30h of which on twin.

Key Points: 
  • Recent study shows that flight schools operating with TECNAM single and twin engine fleet can reduce emissions by up to 60%: 10 tons of CO2 for each student by the time they receive their Commercial Pilot License.
  • According to the company's Director of R&D Fabio Russo, operating a TECNAM fleet allows flight training organizations to "significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions today, not tomorrow."
  • "While there are a few exciting green projects in development at TECNAM, the beauty of operating our fleet is that you don't need to wait to make the difference," said Russo.
  • Among research projects that are inspiring future aircraft propulsion and configurations, TECNAM highlighted those developed with Rolls-Royce, Rotax and NASA.

EAA, Aviation Groups Commit to Lead-Free Aviation Fuels Transition

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
Aircraft, Biophysical environment, Development, Partnership, 100LL, Government, Experimental Aircraft Association, Aviation, National Press Club (United States), EAA, NATA, Board, Helicopter Association International, Public health, NBAA, Spirit, Research, Industry, HAI, Environment, Safety, GAMA, AOPA, Transport, Press club, EAGLE, AAAE, API, Maintenance, National Air Transportation Association, CEO, Imagination, FAA, Gasoline, 3D printing, Airline, Policy

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leaders of aviation and petroleum groups have committed to an initiative laying out a clear plan to transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuels by the end of 2030.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leaders of aviation and petroleum groups have committed to an initiative laying out a clear plan to transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuels by the end of 2030.
  • These activities, which will require full government support, provide the foundation toward safe unleaded aviation fuels for piston-engine aircraft.
  • "We welcome the opportunity to partner with the FAA and general aviation industry to develop an achievable pathway that safely transitions piston-engine aircraft to unleaded aviation fuels.
  • It is imperative that we safely transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuel by the end of 2030.