Aviation produces about 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions, and the race to net zero by 2050 is accelerating. Yet 99% of aviation energy still relies on fossil fuels. With around 75% of Europe’s jet fuel passing through the Strait of Hormuz, this is not just a climate issue, it is energy security too.⁣ ⁣ Many in the industry are looking to battery powered electric aircraft as the future of cleaner flight. So what comes next? Is it a promise or still a challenge for the industry?⁣ ⁣ CGTN’s Natalie Carney reports from the AERO trade show in Friedrichshafen.⁣ ⁣ #Aviation #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy