Alaska Airlines invests in JetZero's low-emission blended wing body aircraft

JetZero has received significant support from Alaska Airlines in its efforts to develop a low-emissions blended wing body (BWB) aircraft. Alaska Star Ventures, the airline's corporate venture capital arm, invested in JetZero during a Series A funding round last year and secured options for future aircraft orders with the Long Beach, California-based company. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed.

JetZero's BWB design integrates wings and fuselage into a single smooth shape, which the company claims will offer up to 50% better fuel efficiency compared to current mid-market airliners, resulting in 50% lower emissions.

Alaska Airlines is increasingly committed to JetZero’s vision as part of its goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040. "At Alaska, we are always looking for ways to innovate and shape the future of air travel for our guests, employees, and industry," said Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines. "We are proud to invest in JetZero’s development of this innovative next-generation aircraft, with a significant step-change in fuel efficiency."