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JetZero adds two more airline partners and explores billions in U.S. manufacturing support as engine selection moves into new phase.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

JetZero expects to select Z4 engines within a year as blended-wing demonstrator nears first flight.

JetZero made several announcements at this year’s Farnborough Airshow, inking an LOI with Gulf Air for its future Z4 blended wing body, and garnering support and interest from Japan Airlines.

Gulf Air has signed to take new blended wingbody (BWB) aircraft from manufacturer JetZero, potentially from the early 2030s.

JetZero has signed a letter of intent with Gulf Air and announced support from Japan Airlines (JAL), building its number of airline commitments as its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator progresses.

JetZero and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) have agreed to explore up to $3 billion in potential financing support for the startup airframer’s future manufacturing campus in Greensboro, North Carolina.

JetZero uses AI agents and nTop’s geometry platform to accelerate design changes for its blended wing body aircraft across multiple configurations.

Commercial aviation faces an innovation gulf. Its customers do not seem to care.

JetZero hopes its blended wing body demonstrator—taking shape in Mojave, California—will validate performance and inspire broader belief in its mission.

As JetZero’s blended wing body demonstrator takes shape, the airframer is touting a new milestone for future certification, as it targets a commercial entry into service in the early 2030s.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Laminar flow and cryogenic propulsion top technology lists in the NASA studies.

JetZero has revealed key design changes to its blended wing body demonstrator as it moves toward the first flight readiness assessment at the end of the year.

JetZero breaks ground on its North Carolina blended wing body factory, targeting early 2030s production with plans to reach 20 aircraft monthly by mid-2030s.

Materials specialist 3M has announced a strategic collaboration with blended wing body (BWB) developer JetZero.

Production of JetZero’s BWB demonstrator is underway, beginning with assembly of the pressurized cockpit section and forward fuselage.

JetZero is continuing talks with potential propulsion partners on the unique engine requirements of its blended-wing-body (BWB) airliner.

Aerodynamicist Bob Liebeck pioneered the blended wing body and Gurney flap, revolutionizing aerodynamics for NASA, race cars and future air travel.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Blended wing body (BWB) startup JetZero says development of its full-size demo will accelerate following a successful Series B financing round.

Outbound, one of three U.S. startups known to be working on BWB commercial aircraft, is shutting down—and a co-founder is sharing lessons learned.

Airframers are struggling to develop an aircraft that is unopposed in its benefits.

Hydrogen-powered BWB; carbon fiber from algae; understanding lightning hazards; and storing CO2 in concrete.

JetZero and SHZ Advanced Technologies are working to adapt the French company’s liquid hydrogen storage and distribution technologies to the BWB configuration.