{"id":167560,"date":"2024-08-13T13:30:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T13:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=167560"},"modified":"2024-08-13T20:51:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:51:22","slug":"alaska-airlines-announces-investment-in-jetzero-to-propel-innovative-aircraft-technology-and-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2024\/08\/alaska-airlines-announces-investment-in-jetzero-to-propel-innovative-aircraft-technology-and-design.html","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines announces investment in JetZero to propel innovative aircraft technology and design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alaska Airlines <\/strong>announced Tuesday an investment in JetZero<\/strong>, a pioneering company developing a new blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that will provide up to 50% less fuel burn and lower emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investment reflects Alaska\u2019s commitment to advance new technology that will benefit the future of aviation, including those that enable the airlines\u2019 path to net zero carbon emissions. Alaska invested as part of JetZero\u2019s Series A last year and is the first airline to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investment, which includes options for future aircraft orders, was made through Alaska Star Ventures (ASV), the airline\u2019s investment arm whose purpose is to influence the future of the aviation industry. ASV is focused on identifying and enabling the technologies that can help Alaska reach its ambitious goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2040.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“At Alaska, we are always looking for ways to innovate and shape the future of air travel for our guests, employees, and industry.\u201d said Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines. \u201cWe are proud to invest in JetZero\u2019s development of this innovative next-generation aircraft, with a significant step-change in fuel efficiency”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JetZero\u2019s BWB aircraft stands out with its innovative design that integrates the wings and fuselage into a single smooth shape, greatly reducing aerodynamic drag. Due to an expected 50% fuel reduction compared to the current tube-and-wing design, the BWB will result in potential lower carbon emissions and operating costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft\u2019s spacious interior will enable innovative seating arrangements with benefits to passenger comfort, such as a quieter and more enjoyable flying experience. Its unique shape will significantly reduce weight and drag and offers great promise in contributing to a more sustainable future in aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe biggest challenge for airlines is lowering fuel burn and emissions. Of all the great new technologies in work, the BWB design delivers the biggest impact by far. Airlines will see immediate benefit in cost savings, dramatically lower emissions and improved customer experience, compared to airplanes flying today.\u201d Said Tom O\u2019Leary, CEO and co-founder, JetZero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the BWB design is not new, JetZero has shown unique leadership in collaborating closely with the United States Air Force, NASA, and the FAA to develop its revolutionary blended wing aircraft and ultimately bringing it to market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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