ASTM International has approved a production specification for Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded avgas, clearing the key standards hurdle for commercial use. Swift says it will expand availability to new locations after previously tying commercial rollout to ASTM approval.
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ASTM approval removes the primary standards barrier to commercial supply of a high-octane, unleaded avgas replacement for legacy piston aircraft, directly affecting fuel availability and long-term fleet operability ahead of the 2030 lead phase-out. See the FAA’s ongoing work on the avgas transition at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh: https://hype.aero/?story=8ebf7610-81d8-4daf-a6f3-e6e69d0010e0
The decision signals momentum in parallel ASTM pathways for alternative aviation fuels, linking specification approvals to market rollout and supply planning; compare this regulatory step to other fuels entering ASTM testing: https://hype.aero/?story=d33e3acc-e5d8-46a5-a27e-cac34bd6ca7c
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