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
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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.
“A potential introduction in markets traditionally using Jet A-1 needs to be adequately managed,” EASA said in a statement on Friday.
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
