US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- European airlines may use US-grade Jet A fuel to mitigate potential jet fuel shortages caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, according to the EU, IATA, and EASA.
- IATA highlighted that wider acceptance of Jet A fuel could prevent supply disruptions, as Jet A-1 supplies from the Gulf region have significantly decreased, impacting Europe.
- EASA issued safety guidance on introducing US Jet A fuel into Europe, emphasizing that proper management is essential to avoid safety risks associated with fuel grade mixing.
- The EU confirmed there are no regulatory barriers to using Jet A fuel in Europe, provided its usage is safely managed and communicated across the supply chain.
- Jet A and Jet A-1 fuels are chemically similar, but Jet A-1 has a lower freezing point, making it more suitable for long-haul and polar routes; North American airlines use Jet A safely with additives and operational adjustments.
