DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane FAA CLEARS JETZERO'S BLENDED WING PLANE FOR TEST FLIGHTS Source: JetZero CA-based JetZero's blended wing aircraft combines the fuselage and wings into an innovative, sleek shape that looks like a flying wing. Here are some key facts about this cutting-edge flying innovation: JetZero is a step closer to launching its Jetliner passenger and military aircraft FAA has cleared their demonstrator Pathfinder for test flights over Edwards Air Force Base in California JetZero is working with NASA, USAF and FAA to get the Jetliner into service by 2030 Here are some of the blended wing design advantages: Much greater fuel efficiency: as much as 50% less fuel is needed to operate it than a conventional aircraft More passenger and cargo space because of the blended wing & body design 2 engines on top of the body that emit 4-tim