Quantcast

Delta Air Lines joins JetZero to advance fuel-efficient aircraft technology

Spirit Airlines Pursues Bankruptcy as a Path to Tie-Up With Frontier
American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws
Canada's flight attendant union applauds NDP bill to end unpaid work in the airline sector
American Airlines testing new technology that would crack down on boarding
Exciting New Airline Routes Coming to North
Another city ignores airport commission's advice, zones for housing near JWA
United shares hit pre-pandemic high after airline forecasts strong finish to 2024, plans buyback
Alaska Airlines Just Made Its Loyalty Program Even More Lucrative With New Rewards, Better Upgrades, and More
Food safety problem closes Detroit airline kitchen leaving 200 flights without meals
5 Reasons Why Kazakhstan's Air Astana Is Establishing Itself As A Key Player In Asian Aviation
JetBlue is no longer serving hot food in economy class on transatlantic flights
Video shows traveler hurl computer monitor at Frontier employees in Chicago
White House 'in touch' with airlines as hurricanes Helene, Milton spark price-gouging fears
Airline bans two items from luggage amid conflict in the Middle East
Turkish Airlines pilot dies midflight, leading to emergency landing in New York
Spirit Airlines Explores Bankruptcy Filing
Airlines turn to AI to allocate gates and cut waiting times
American Airlines Passengers Save Woman from Alleged Violent Male Companion on Flight
Garuda Indonesia and Japan Airlines (JAL) Form Joint Business Agreement — What To Know
Here's how Southwest Airlines' new seating and boarding process will work
Delta Adds New Route to Asia
Southwest Airlines will begin selling assigned seats in 2025
United Airlines Pilot Buys Passengers Pizza In Albuquerque After Flight Was Delayed 7 Hours
Czech Airlines to Cease Operations, Ending 23-Year SkyTeam Partnership
An Asian airline hopes launching one of the world's longest narrowbody routes will actually be a comfort upgrade for passengers
Airlines begin canceling flights, offering rebooking ahead of Hurricane Helene
Southwest Airlines to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs
New heights, new features: Discover Alaska’s enhanced Flight Pass subscription service
Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, expanding benefits and choice for travelers
American Airlines welcomes JetSMART to the award-winning AAdvantage program
Delta Air Lines joins JetZero to advance fuel-efficient aircraft technology
Policy
Webp uh4mjd55m1lnm66falkqbfqpbrnj
Alain Bellemare E.V.P. & President – International | Delta Air Lines

Last month, Delta Air Lines announced a partnership with JetZero, aiming to bring the latter's blended-wing-body aircraft to commercial viability. The collaboration is centered on JetZero's fuel-efficient aircraft design, which is expected to use 50% less fuel compared to current models.

Delta's Chief Sustainability Officer Amelia DeLuca and JetZero's CEO Tom O’Leary appeared on The Morning X to discuss the collaboration. O’Leary stated, "Delta knows their customers so well, and we’re just so happy to be able to partner with them as we take this new shape...that allows us to look at really everything on the plane and say ‘How can we do this better?'”

The partnership between the two companies focuses on revolutionizing both the customer and employee experience through the aircraft's novel design. Delta plans to lend its operational expertise to facilitate the aircraft's commercial viability. This includes consulting on the plane's interior design to enhance experience features like dedicated overhead bin space, accessible seats, and lavatories.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

JetZero's project aligns with Delta's goals of innovation, cost reduction, and environmental sustainability. The startup's blended-wing-body design significantly contributes to Delta's sustainability efforts, which include achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This formal alliance follows JetZero receiving a U.S. Air Force grant in 2023 to develop a full-scale demonstrator, expected to see its first flight in 2027.

Delta will provide support through its global resources, including access to its leading operations. This partnership is Delta's fourth major fleet collaboration aimed at fostering technological advancements in air travel.

While the concept of skyborne pickleball courts shared humorously reflects the innovative spirit of the undertaking, the true scope lies in the technical and experiential transformations being pursued to redefine flying.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

Various airlines around the world often assign Flight Number 1 to important or historical routes.

Apr 29, 2025

Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, reported notable performance metrics in the first quarter of 2025, suggesting heightened customer satisfaction.

Apr 29, 2025

SWISS has reported a CHF 3 million operating result for the first quarter of 2025, compared to CHF 31 million in the same period last year.

Apr 29, 2025

The Learjet 75 Liberty marks a significant chapter in the history of private aviation.

Apr 28, 2025

United Airlines is expanding its international network from Denver International Airport with the addition of two new routes.

Apr 28, 2025

Romania's commercial aviation industry is centered around Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, also known as OTP, which serves as a primary gateway to the Romanian capital.

Apr 28, 2025