US EditionUnited Airlines invests in JetZero with plans to buy up to 200 all wing planes
- United Airlines announced an investment in JetZero, a start-up developing blended wing body aircraft, on April 24, 2025, in Chicago.
- This investment follows JetZero’s development of an all-wing Z4 design that promises up to 50% fuel burn reduction by reducing drag and producing lift across the entire wingspan.
- JetZero’s aircraft will hold 250 passengers, include flexible seating and dedicated overhead bins, and must meet safety and development milestones, including a full-scale demonstrator flight by 2027.
- United can purchase up to 100 planes with an option for 100 more, contingent on JetZero achieving milestones, while the U.S. Air Force invested $235 million to accelerate the demonstrator development.
- If successful, this partnership may evolve United’s fleet with more efficient aircraft that enhance passenger experience and support carbon emission reduction goals by 2050.
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