Collaboration includes a path for United to purchase up to 200 airplanes<\/em>1<\/sup><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nJetZero\u2019s Z4 blended wing body or \u201call wing\u201d design has the potential to enhance passenger experience and improve fuel efficiency by up to 50%2<\/sup>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nJetZero was awarded a\u00a0$235 million\u00a0contract by the U.S. Air Force to fast-track the development of its\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>commercial demonstrator with first flight expected in 2027<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nCHICAGO,\u00a0April 24, 2025\u00a0\/PRNewswire\/ \u2014 United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero.\u00a0<\/strong>The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development milestones, including flight of a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, among other conditions, including that\u00a0the aircraft meet United\u2019s safety, business and operating requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
United Airlines\/JetZero<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nJetZero\u2019s innovative design reduces drag and produces lift across the entire wingspan, which could lead to as much as 50% reduction in fuel burn per passenger mile compared to a similar sized aircraft. The technology could potentially help United lower its carbon emissions while reducing the cost of operations. In 2023, the U.S. Air Force announced a\u00a0$235 million\u00a0contract to JetZero to fast-track the development of JetZero\u2019s full scale demonstrator. The JetZero Z4 airplane is designed to accommodate 250 passengers and fly on conventional jet fuel, with propulsion systems able to utilize sustainable aviation fuel blends.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf successful, JetZero has the potential to evolve our core mainline business by developing aircraft with a bigger, more comfortable cabin experience for our customers while increasing fuel efficiency across our network,\u201d said\u00a0Andrew Chang, head of United Airlines Ventures (UAV). \u201cUnited Airlines Ventures\u00ae was created to support our efforts to find innovative companies that can enhance the customer travel\u00a0experience and help the airline lower its carbon footprint, and we believe\u00a0JetZero reflects that philosophy.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUnited\u2019s investment in our company signals the industry\u2019s belief that new, innovative technology is needed in order to achieve the efficiency and cost savings that will be required to meet the continued growth in demand for air travel across the globe,\u201d said\u00a0Tom O\u2019Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero. \u201cJetZero is focused on one key technology \u2013 the airframe \u2013 that enables us to address all of the barriers to growth. This program is the only one in development today that promises efficiency and an elevated customer experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both the airplane\u2019s shape, and the way JetZero plans to enter the plane into service, address industry pain points. The design contributes to a more efficient operation due to its shape and the higher altitude at which it will fly. For instance, a flight from\u00a0New York\/Newark\u00a0to\u00a0Palma de Mallorca,\u00a0Spain\u00a0would use up to 45 percent less fuel compared to the twin-aisle aircraft that operate that route today. The airplane also is expected to integrate readily into today\u2019s airport infrastructure, requiring no new accommodations for jet bridges, runways or taxiways.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The aircraft design has the potential to also offer improvements to the passenger experience like flexible seating options, larger seats across all classes and dedicated overhead bin space for each seat. Additionally, the design streamlines the boarding process with a main boarding door that is wider than that of a comparably sized aircraft, leading to multiple aisles and passenger cabin bays for more efficient passenger distribution. It may further enhance accessibility by featuring wider aisles and handicap-accessible lavatories, creating a comfortable travel environment for all passengers and in-flight crew.<\/p>\n
JetZero\u2019s agreement with the Air Force focuses on advancing airframe technology and capabilities, showcasing its potential, and providing the Department of Defense and commercial industry more options to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Several military aircraft configurations can be made with this design, including air transport and refueling tanker variants, which collectively account for approximately 60% of the Air Force\u2019s total annual jet fuel consumption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
United\u2019s corporate venture capital fund, United Airlines Ventures, enables the airline to invest in emerging companies that have the potential to influence the future of travel. UAV has made investments in start-ups developing innovative technologies that have the potential to revolutionize aerospace developments, create value for customers and United\u2019s operation and complement United\u2019s goal of net zero emissions by 2050. UAV has made a number of alternative aircraft investments including:<\/p>\n
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