Crownair Aviation has introduced 94-octane unleaded aviation gasoline at San Diego’s Montgomery-Gibbs Executive airport.

City mayor Todd Gloria ceremoniously pumped the first gallons of the gasoline. The fuel, Swift Fuels’ UL94, is available for use in aircraft that possess the appropriate STC.

“While this doesn’t replace all aviation gasoline, it is an important first step,” says Ray Richmond, general manager and president of Crownair. “The aviation industry, FAA and EPA are working to find a solution that can be a drop-in replacement for all piston aircraft. Crownair is proud to be on the front-end of this important movement with the provision of UL94.”

The UL94 fuel was sourced through Avfuel Corporation, Crownair’s fuel supplier. It took a collective effort to bring UL94 to Montgomery-Gibbs, from elected City of San Diego officials and airport management to Avfuel and Crownair Aviation. Local environmental groups have been looking forward to the occasion.