Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 26, 2022 — Continental®, a subsidiary of Continental Aerospace
Technologies Holding Limited (HKEX: 232.HK), announced its efforts today to expand the use of
alternative fuels in select lower compression avgas engines. Continental® has submitted a formal
application to the FAA, that if approved, would authorize the use of unleaded aviation gasoline in
over 100 popular engine models including select O-200s, IO-360s, O-470s, and IO-470s. As the
industry searches for a long-term fuel solution, Continental® considers 91UL and 94UL fuel as a
transitional step in a long-term strategy to reach a more sustainable aviation.
With the pending approval of this application, Continental® strives to enable aviators the
opportunity to select a greener alternative. “While Continental® offers Jet-A engines that utilize
readily available heavy fuels, the majority of Continental® aviators are flying behind an engine
fueled by a lead avgas like 100LL,” said Dr. David Dörner, Vice President of Global Research and
Development. “If we want the future generations of aviators to enjoy the beauty of flight, it is
imperative that the industry collaboratively evaluate alternatives and identify viable solutions.
Unfortunately, not everyone has access to quality fuels, but by expanding fuel sources, aviators
can choose to fly while being more environmentally responsible.”
As a part of Continental’s commitment to the future of general aviation, Continental® prioritized
this group of engine models to conduct an extensive review on the impacts of alternative fuels in
lower compression ratio engines. This performance study, held in conjunction with Eliminate
Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions’ (EAGLE) initiative, verified that the select powerplants perform
as designed with the lower octane fuels. Continental’s testing scope includes other engine models
and anticipates additional approvals in the future.
Remain up to date on this topic by reviewing the service documents corresponding to your engine
model. Pilots and operators should use only certified fuels for each engine application to ensure
optimal performance and safety.
