EU Aviation Agency Cautions Airlines on Jet Fuel Switch Amid Shortage Worries
EU Aviation Safety Agency Issues Guidance on Jet Fuel Amid Supply Concerns
Background: Jet Fuel Types Used in Europe and the US
May 8 (Reuters) - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has told airports and airlines in the region to take precautions when switching to the Jet A fuel primarily used in the United States, amid concerns of a fuel supply crunch due to the war in Iran.
At European airports, planes are typically filled with the Jet A-1 grade, which is better suited to long‑haul and cold‑temperature operations and is preferred by the military.
Agency Statement on Managing Fuel Transition
"A potential introduction in markets traditionally using Jet A-1 needs to be adequately managed," EASA said in a statement on Friday.
EU Guidelines and Safety Information
EU guidelines showed on Thursday that airlines will be cleared to use Jet A fuel as supplies of the EU-preferred fuel grade could run low amid scarce Middle Eastern supplies.
EASA added that aviation actors would receive safety information on adequate use.
(Reporting by Linda Pasquini and Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal and Miranda Murray)
