Delta Air Lines, in collaboration with startup JetZero, has announced plans to develop an innovative blended-wing-body passenger airplane. Targeting a 2027 maiden flight, this aircraft aims to carry over 250 passengers while greatly reducing emissions and fuel consumption. With the engines mounted on the roof, the design not only enhances fuel efficiency but also creates a quieter travel experience. Delta's push for sustainable aviation reflects their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with plans for the aircraft to operate on sustainable aviation fuel. This initiative follows a recent grant awarded to JetZero by the US Air Force to build a full-scale demonstrator.
The lightweight airframe, which differs from the traditional tube-and-wing shape, is expected to carry more than 250 travelers and will provide a much quieter journey.
While Delta is focused on doing what we can today to address our carbon footprint, it's critical we also work with a variety of partners to advance revolutionary technologies.
Working with JetZero to realize an entirely new airframe and experience for customers and employees is bold and important work to advance the airline industry's fuel saving initiatives.
The partnership comes after the start-up received a grant from the US Air Force in 2023 to help facilitate building a full-scale demonstrator for its maiden flight.
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