Safety
NATA Updates Its Misfueling-prevention Program
Given the recent changes in aviation fuels available at airports, NATA has updated its free, online misfueling-prevention program.
close up of fueling an aircraft with avgas.
NATA's updated General Aviation Misfueling-prevention Program looks to address the changes in unleaded avgas and other fuel grades that have arisen since the program was first introduced.

With aircraft misfueling still a concern in the general aviation industry, the National Air Transport Association (NATA) has released an update to its Safety 1st general aviation misfueling-prevention program. Developed as part of NATA’s industry-standard Safety 1st ground-handling training program, the misfueling-prevention program is a free, online resource for pilots, line service staff, and others in the aircraft fueling arena.

“The new training refreshes the original content and addresses new misfuelling risks associated with unleaded avgas and the introduction of an additional grade of fuel at airports,” explained Steve Berry, NATA’s managing director of safety and training. “We encourage every individual throughout the aircraft refueling process to complete the updated training, even those who have already participated in the original program.”