Jet Zero: the race to make aviation carbon neutral

So, what can we do to make aviation carbon neutral? While aircraft is still likely to be powered by fossil fuels in the future, many actions can be taken to move closer to carbon-neutral aviation. For example, switching to sustainable aviation fuels can help with reducing the carbon footprint – and it remains one of the best options to pave the way for greener flying. It represents a major opportunity to reduce carbon emissions from aviation. Synthetic fuels are also another option for creating sustainable air and transport in the aviation industry.

Furthermore, hydrogen-powered aircrafts have the potential to reduce the carbon in the atmosphere, as the only waste is clean water. Hydrogen as a source of energy has been on the rise for many years, but it’s now finally starting to take off in the aviation industry. British-American company ZeroAvia developed a pioneering aircraft with hydrogen-electric, and it took off at a development hub in the UK. There are plenty more aviation developments happening in other countries to help cut emissions. For example, Vancouver-based airline Harbour Air has been testing flights with a plane powered by an electric motor. There’s also a commercial electric plane known as the Pipistrel Alpha Electro aircraft, which has taken off in countries such as Australia. In addition to hydrogen, electric aircraft is another option for helping reduce emissions and making aviation carbon-neutral.