JetZero Secures $5.3 Million for Testing Innovative Wing-Over-Engine Airliner
The aviation company is developing a long-range passenger aircraft with a flying wing design, which promises to be twice as economical and significantly quieter. A grant from the U.S. government will help verify these expectations.
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded JetZero a $5.3 million grant under Phase IV of the CLEEN program.
This program aims to support the development of next-generation civil aircraft that are more economical and environmentally friendly.
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The company will use the funding to equip the engine nacelles of its Z4 prototype with measurement instruments to monitor airflow parameters.
The Z4 will feature a unique configuration with engines mounted above a wide fuselage. This design is expected to reduce engine noise on the ground. The turbines will enhance lift by drawing air over the wing, making the aircraft 50% more economical compared to traditional designs.
First of the Flying Triangles
Wingless airliners have been explored before, such as the Tu-404 project and Boeing X-48.
Currently, projects of this kind are being developed by Airbus and the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute. JetZero Z4 is a strong candidate to be the first full-size aircraft of its kind, with production expected to begin in the 2030s.
