Airlines
United Commits to JetZero's Blended-wing-body Airliner
Carrier could buy up to 200 of the 250-seat Z4 airliner
United Airlines JetZero Z4 airliner
United Airlines has announced plans to add up to 200 JetZero's Z4 blended wing body aircraft in its fleet.

United Airlines has committed to an unspecified investment in JetZero’s plan to develop a blended-wing-body aircraft. On April 24, the carrier said the agreement reached with the U.S. start-up “includes a path” to place orders for 100 of the 250-seat Z4 airliners, with options for another 100 units.

The airline did not elaborate on other aspects of the investment, but it noted that the conditional purchase agreement is contingent on JetZero achieving several program milestones, including a first flight with a full-scale demonstrator aircraft in 2027. The agreement follows a partnership commitment from Delta Air Lines announced in early March.

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