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    2026-02-09

    Senate Ways & Means Committee Exec Session – SB 5898

    Would bring WA State Aviation Fuel Tax into FAA compliance. This may open amendments to funding for noise mitigation. Maybe. It will take money from various pollution control funds (not airport). Watch meeting here: https://tvw.org/video/senate-ways-means-2026021217/?eventID=2026021217 https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5898&Year=2025&Initiative=False
  • 2026-01-26

    Senate Bill Report SB 5898 – Directing deposit of proceeds from taxes on aircraft fuel to the Aeronautics Account

    Washington Senate Bill 5898 proposes redirecting tax revenues collected on aircraft fuel — specifically from the hazardous substance tax, petroleum products tax, and oil spill response tax — into the state aeronautics account, which is dedicated exclusively to aviation-related purposes. Supporters argue the change is needed to comply with federal Airport Grant Assurance requirements and to better fund Washington's airports, which contribute over $107 billion in business revenue and 410,000 jobs statewide. Opponents warn the shift could drain funding from the Model Toxics Control accounts that support environmental cleanup programs benefiting local governments and tribes.

  • General Aviation Moves Closer to an Unleaded Future

    The FAA’s approval of the use of G100UL fuel in all piston aircraft directly addresses the industry’s long-standing goal of finding solutions that can be used for the entire GA piston fleet. Related To: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) The FAA on Sept. 1 signed on supplemental type certificates to allow General Aviation Modifications Inc.’s