TagAlternative Fuels(33)
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Air France Airbus A350-900 Refueled with SAF at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
An Air France Airbus A350-900 (registration F-HTYI) is being refueled on the tarmac by a Total 'Biocarburant Aérien Durable SAF' (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) tanker truck. Ground crew in high-visibility gear oversee the fueling operation under overcast skies, likely at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. -
2026-01-01
Understanding the Transition to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline: A Primer
ACRP Research Focus primer developed under ACRP Project 03-73, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine via the Transportation Research Board and Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Covers the transition from 100LL avgas (aviation gasoline containing tetraethyllead) to unleaded aviation gasoline for general aviation piston -
2026-01-01
Transitioning to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline: A Guide and Tools
ACRP Research Report 284, published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP), sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Guide and tools for airports transitioning from leaded avgas (100LL) to unleaded aviation gasoline (UAvGas), covering fuel transition planning, general aviation fuel compatibility, lead emissions reduction, and -
2025-12-28
Behind Puget Sound shipping industry’s push for cleaner fuel
By Tom Banse Salish Current From his getaway cabin on San Juan Island, Fred Felleman has a clear view of the international shipping lanes of Haro Strait. The wide variety of big ships passing by are not just a photogenic curiosity for Felleman. They’re a personal and professional preoccupation. “I’m an avid ship-spotter,” said Felleman, a -
2025-12-09
Commercial Aviation Work Group Meeting Agenda – December 9, 2025
Meeting agenda for the Commercial Aviation Work Group covering consultant introductions, strategic work plan discussions, review of ESSB 5161, and research needs including Advanced Air Mobility, Sea-Tac capacity, and aerospace employment trends. The meeting includes a tour of Boeing Field for CAWG members. -
2025-10-29
SAF Pathway Comparison Chart
A structured comparison table outlining four Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production pathways: HEFA-SPK, FT-SPK, Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ), and Power-to-Liquid (PtL)/e-fuels, detailing their feedstocks, emissions reduction potential, scalability, and notes. No specific organizational authorship or date is visible in the image. -
2025-09-08
King County International Airport Boeing Field Roundtable Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda, September 8, 2025
The King County International Airport (Boeing Field) Roundtable Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on September 8, 2025, from 5:00–6:30 p.m., at 7277 Perimeter Road South, Seattle, with a Zoom option available. The agenda includes presentations on the industry transition to unleaded aviation fuels, ICE flight operations at the airport, updated airport rules and regulations, and a First Amendment policy, among other operational updates. The 19-member advisory committee represents a range of stakeholders including neighboring communities, labor unions, cargo carriers, pilots, and the FAA. -
2025-02-21
Air France Aircraft Sustainable Aviation Fuel Refueling Operation
A Total fuel tanker labeled 'Biocarburant Aérien Durable SAF' (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) refuels an Air France aircraft, registration F-HTYI, on a rain-wet tarmac. Ground crew in high-visibility vests oversee the fueling operation, which involves TotalEnergies-branded SAF product. -
2024-05-18
2025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization Wins for Washington – Alternative Aviation Fuel Investments
Promotional graphic from U.S. Representative Adam Smith (Washington's 9th District) highlighting provisions in the 2025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization bill focused on alternative aviation fuel investments, including study of electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft integration, expanded alternative fuel research, and coordinated strategies for new aviation fuel systems under the Airport Improvement Program. -
2024-05-18
2025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization Wins for Washington – Protecting Airport Communities
Promotional graphic from U.S. Representative Adam Smith (Washington's 9th District) highlighting 2025 Federal Aviation Reauthorization provisions focused on sustainability, including research into alternative aviation fuels (hydrogen and electric power) and improved energy efficiency at airports. The graphic is branded with Smith's official congressional logo and framed under the theme 'Protecting Airport Communities.'