Aviation Week's Check 6 Podcast What We Saw Inside JetZero
May 8, 2025
Steve Trimble, editor at Aviation Week & Space Technology, dives into JetZero's groundbreaking work on a blended-wing body passenger jet. He shares insights from his visit to their Long Beach facility, discussing the innovative design that reduces drag and enhances fuel efficiency. Trimble reveals the challenges JetZero faces, including financial hurdles and competition from giants like Boeing and Airbus. The conversation also highlights their ambitious plans for a full-scale flight demonstrator by 2027, blending luxury and functionality in aircraft cabins.
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Blended Wing Body Efficiency
- The blended-wing body design merges fuselage and wings to create a seamless, large lifting surface.
- This design reduces drag and increases lift, improving overall aerodynamic efficiency significantly.
50% Fuel Burn Improvement Claimed
- Jet Zero claims a 50% fuel burn improvement combining advanced propulsion and aerodynamic technologies.
- Achieving this improvement depends on integrating multiple new technologies effectively.
Revolutionary Cabin Design
- Jet Zero's cabin design breaks from traditional tube layouts with wide, square bays and individual overhead bins.
- This new cabin format offers reimagined passenger experiences and efficient space use.