Delta Air Lines has announced a partnership with Netherlands-based Maeve Aerospace to accelerate the development of its hybrid electric MAEVE Jet for regional routes. The airline said the aircraft design will help reduce fuel consumption and emissions by as much as 40 percent when operating on conventional jet fuel. It said that further reductions may be possible when using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

The collaboration marks Delta’s fifth partnership within its Sustainable Skies Lab, part of the carrier’s broader strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

As Maeve’s North American airline partner, Delta will contribute operational expertise to help guide the aircraft’s design toward commercial viability. The MAEVE Jet features a five-abreast, single-aisle configuration intended t

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