Originally published at: EU Authorizes Use of US Jet Fuel to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions
European Aviation Safety Agency says the fuel type is safe for properly managed operations.
Ahh, Socialism! Karl Marx would be proud!
Since U.S. carriers fly the same environment regimes as EU carriers I find it hard to understand why either fuel would be prohibited in any way as the aircraft and engine manufacturers are the ones responsible for the determination of fuel requirements.
Traditionally you will predominantly find Jet A-1 in Europe rather than Jet A. The EASA Safety Information Bulletin highlights the small, but in some specific circumstances important, differences between Jet A-1 and Jet A fuel specifications. Main areas being differences in freezing point (operations where cold soaking of fuel could be an issue), electrical conductivity (static electricity dissipation) and total acidity. The SIB reiterates that only fuel specification approved in the AFM should be used. European airlines which operate already transatlantic routes are already familiar with the differences as the eastbound flight is invariably flown on Jet A; however, operators who do not regularly fly to the Americas might not be familiar with these nuances.
Let’s stay on topic.
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