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June 6, 2025
JetZero x Delta Press Release1

JetZero x Delta Press Release1

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Tom O’Leary is the CEO and co-founder of JetZero.  We had a one-on-one chat earlier today. Tom explained the company’s focus on execution and culture, and how they will compete with Boeing and Airbus with the forthcoming Z4 “all-wing” airliner.  Our conversation ranged from how a start-up can overcome high barriers to entry to fund and build a radically new aircraft design to the unique passenger comfort that a wider multi-segment cabin can offer.

With a demonstration aircraft underway and on schedule to fly by 2027 to validate the performance and environmental benefits of an “all-wing” design, and a DoD contract to fund that demonstrator, JetZero has just completed a major milestone and design review.  The company has partnerships with multiple industry players, including Northrop-Grumman’s Scaled Composites unit that will build the fuselage, and RTX, which will provide engines and multiple other components.  Leveraging proven technology as a start-up will enable a smoother certification process with the FAA.

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Addison Schonland Partner
Co-Founder AirInsight. My previous life includes stints at Shell South Africa, CIC Research, and PA Consulting. Got bitten by the aviation bug and ended up an Avgeek. Then the data bug got me, making me a curious Avgeek seeking data-driven logic. Also, I appreciate conversations with smart people from whom I learn so much. Summary: I am very fortunate to work with and converse with great people.

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