ATLANTA - In a bid to reduce fuel consumption, Delta Air Lines is supporting the development of a hybrid-electric regional airliner.
The airline—which, like much of the aviation industry, aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050—on Wednesday revealed it partnered with Dutch developer Maeve Aerospace to help make the company’s Maeve Jet 500 commercially viable for regional missions. Maeve claims the design will reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 40 percent using conventional fuel. Those savings could be even higher, up to 95 percent, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Jack Daleo writes for Flying. Continue reading original article.
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19 September 2025 - Maeve Aerospace in Delft, the Netherlands, has unveiled several innovations for its hybrid-electric regional aircraft, the Maeve Jet. The design includes a hybrid-electric propulsion system that combines conventional engines with electric boost to cut fuel use and emissions. A rotor swirl recovery system improves propulsive efficiency by reclaiming energy from rotor wake, while also reducing noise and allowing smaller rotor diameters. The aircraft features a high-aspect-ratio wing for improved aerodynamic efficiency and tail-mounted powerplants to further lower cabin noise. Maeve also plans flexible cabin configurations and mission-optimized weight management to enhance performance and efficiency across regional routes.
“Delta is proud to collaborate with Maeve to help shape the next chapter of regional aviation and accelerate progress toward a more sustainable future of flight,” said Kristen Bojko, Vice President of Fleet at Delta Air Lines. “As we work toward the next generation of aircraft, we look to partners like Maeve who embody the bold, forward-thinking innovation we champion at Delta – solutions that advance aircraft design, enhance operational efficiency, elevate employee and customer experiences, and cut emissions. While driving toward transformative technologies that strengthen our network and redefine regional air travel remains a key priority, we’re equally focused on safety and a more sustainable future of flight.”
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