The FAA’s EAGLE initiative stands for Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions, and many are asking how it differs from PAFI (Piston Aviation Fuel Initiative), which fell apart in 2018 when the agency suspended its efforts.
Moreover, will EAGLE’s outcome be any different than the last 31 years of FAA unleaded avgas initiatives? And what is the longer-term significance to the aircraft owner and pilot? Let’s think about this, shall we?