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JetZero\u2019s blended-wing aircraft will cut emissions by reducing fuel use by up to 50%. Credit: JetZero\/PRNewswire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Delta Air Lines has announced a partnership with JetZero to develop an aircraft that promises to \u201crevolutionise\u201d air travel with its blended-wing-body (BWB) design.<\/p>\n

The partnership aims to develop a BWB aircraft that is up to 50% more fuel-efficient than current models.<\/p>\n

The BWB aircraft will be compatible with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), utilising current engine propulsion systems.<\/p>\n

The aircraft offers various advantages, including reduced fuel consumption, capacity for over 250 customers, quieter operation and compatibility with existing airport infrastructure<\/p>\n

JetZero\u2019s design has garnered support from the US Air Force with a grant to build a full-scale demonstrator by 2027.<\/p>\n

The US Air Force grant and collaborations with Northrop Grumman, Scaled Composites, and the Federal Aviation Administration demonstrate the BWB design\u2019s potential as a near-future solution, according to JetZero.<\/p>\n

As a member of Delta\u2019s Sustainable Skies Lab, JetZero will benefit from the airline\u2019s extensive operational capabilities to expedite the commercialisation of the BWB technology.<\/p>\n

JetZero cofounder and CEO Tom O\u2019Leary said: \u201cThe ability to realise such significant efficiency gains in the near future meaningfully impacts the industry\u2019s commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and will serve as the foundation on which other technologies and efficiencies can be realised.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership with JetZero marks Delta\u2019s fourth \u201crevolutionary fleet\u201d partnership. It aligns with Delta\u2019s 2023 Sustainability Roadmap and details the airline\u2019s transparent approach to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.<\/p>\n

The airline will also contribute to the design of the aircraft\u2019s interior, focusing on enhancing the customer and employee experience with features such as dedicated overhead bin space and accessible seating.<\/p>\n

Delta chief sustainability officer Amelia DeLuca said: \u201cWorking with JetZero to realise an entirely new airframe and experience for customers and employees is bold and important work to advance the airline industry\u2019s fuel saving initiatives and innovation goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

In October 2024, Delta Air Lines announced that it will update the entire fleet\u2019s cabin<\/a> interiors, incorporating breathable materials, memory foam cushions on widebody jets, and adaptive mood lighting based on flight phases.<\/p>\n

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