JetZero awarded $235M contract to build energy-saving airlift prototype for Air Force

Aerospace startup JetZero has been selected by the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit to build and fly a prototype aircraft called the Z-5, featuring a blended wing body design. The fuel-efficient aircraft, resembling a B-2 Spirit bomber, aims to offer greater range and fuel efficiency, potentially replacing the Air Force's C-5 and C-17 transport aircraft or the KC-46 tanker. If successful, the Z-5 could significantly reduce the Air Force's fuel expenses and environmental footprint. The project also holds potential applications for commercial air travel.