This is a contractual dispute largely motivated by Kizzy Charles-Guzman, the CEO of CEH. The facts of the case will be argued in a judicial forum in the weeks / months ahead. However, any final legal resolution to this contractual dispute cannot violate federal law, including the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. It is my understanding that the vast majority of airfields in California are part of NPIAS and currently receive grant assurances and therefore cannot be compelled to violate federal law.
Be advised that Swift Fuels has been actively providing unleaded avgas in California for over 9 years, and we expect to greatly expand our work to more airfields in the months ahead as we work collaboratively with engine / airframe OEM’s, ASTM International, and the major fuel suppliers – including several defendants in this case. Our unleaded fuel customers include many pilots at KRHV and E16. As I previously advised Kizzy, I believe the CEH legal tactics in this case are pointless, untimely, and highly unproductive, particularly if they interfere with my firm’s existing commercial relationships in this market.
Chris D’Acosta
CEO – Swift Fuels, LLC