Ban on Low-Lead Fuel a ‘Real Threat’ to Aviation Safety, Pilots Association Chief Testifies

Ban on Low-Lead Fuel a ‘Real Threat’ to Aviation Safety, Pilots Association Chief Testifies
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) speaks during a committee hearing in Washington on March 9, 2023. Janice Hisle/The Epoch Times via screenshot of live video
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A Pennsylvania congressman, who’s also a pilot, says avoiding “the pucker factor” needs to take top priority in American aviation.

“I don’t know if anybody’s familiar with catastrophic engine failure in flight, but I can guarantee you, it’s an unpleasant experience,” U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) said on March 9, discussing a possible result of using a fuel that’s environmentally friendly but the wrong type for an aircraft’s engine.

Janice Hisle
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Janice Hisle mainly writes in-depth reports based on U.S. political news and cultural trends, following a two-year stint covering President Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection campaign. Before joining The Epoch Times in 2022, she worked more than two decades as a reporter for newspapers in Ohio and authored several books. She is a graduate of Kent State University's journalism program. You can reach Janice at: [email protected]
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