NATA (National Air Transportation Association) issued the following statement in response to General Aviation Modifications, Inc.’s (GAMI) announcement regarding G100UL at Reid-Hillview Airport in Santa Clara, California. NATA President and CEO Curt Castagna serves as Co-chair of the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, a government and industry partnership dedicated to finding a safe and reliable unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft.

 "GAMI’s partnership with Reid-Hillview Airport represents another step in the transition to an unleaded future for general aviation by offering an opportunity to demonstrate the performance and reliability of G100UL. NATA looks forward to continued collaboration with our EAGLE partners to safely deploy unleaded fuels that meet the needs and standards of the entire general aviation industry," said Castagna. "NATA and its General Aviation Fuel Handling Subcommittee support training for all aircraft refueling stakeholders to address new misfueling risks associated with the introduction of an additional grade of fuel at airports. It is critical that anyone who handles or uses emerging fuels reviews these resources, as well as any specific STC or OEM requirements."

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The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA’s member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies.