Electric Aviation Won't Kill Jet Fuel - But It Could Take the Best Routes First

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Aviation consumed approximately 104 billion gallons of fuel in 2026, with sustainable aviation fuel remaining below 1% of total use. While virtually all commercial passenger aircraft in service still depend on liquid hydrocarbons, electric aviation technology is emerging as a competitor for future routes. The article notes that the oil industry made a similar mistake with automobiles by focusing on the existing fleet rather than competing technologies.