Delta Partners With Aerospace Company Making New Hybrid Electric Jet

ATLANTA- Delta Air Lines (DL) partners with Maeve Aerospace to develop the MAEVE Jet, a hybrid electric regional aircraft that reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40 percent using conventional jet fuel.

Additional lifecycle emissions reductions occur with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aligning with Delta’s net-zero emissions goal by 2050.

This partnership positions Delta as Maeve’s North American global airline partner, providing operational expertise to enhance the jet’s design.

The MAEVE Jet introduces a first of its kind interpretation of regional aircraft, offering narrow body economics and comfort for short-haul operations with a five abreast, single aisle configuration.

Photo: Delta Air Lines

Maeve Aerospace’s Hybrid Electric Jet

Maeve Aerospace designs the MAEVE Jet to achieve up to 40 percent fuel reduction through a hybrid electric engine architecture that provides power assistance at low altitude operations.

This setup optimizes the power plant and wing for lower fuel consumption and supports the efficient integration of more electric aircraft systems.

Delta lends its fleet innovation knowledge to tailor the MAEVE Jet for the US market, setting new standards for sustainable regional flights.

The aircraft remains compatible with both conventional jet fuel and SAF, enabling deeper emissions cuts over its lifecycle.

As the fifth revolutionary fleet partner in Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab, Maeve complements innovations across short, medium, and long-haul markets. This milestone advances Delta’s 2023 Sustainability Roadmap by accelerating solutions for a more sustainable future of travel.

Photo: Maeve Aerospace

Delta’s Sustainability Strategy

Delta’s strategy centers on 3 key pillars: what we fly, how we fly, and the fuel we use.

Investments include next generation aircraft, scaling SAF usage, optimizing flight operations, and reducing weight onboard to save jet fuel, taking a holistic approach to decarbonizing air travel.

Other Sustainable Skies Lab partners include JetZero with its blended wing body mainline aircraft, Joby with their home to airport air offering, and Airbus and Boeing, both exploring aerodynamic design solutions.

These collaborations drive fuel savings, elevate customer experience, and prioritize safety.

“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.”

“It’s a privilege to have Delta as a partner in the development of groundbreaking technologies and processes,” shared Martin Nuesseler, Chief Technology Officer at Maeve Aerospace.

“Their expertise in fleet innovation and commitment to aviation sustainability is unmatched, and we’re proud to work together to tailor the MAEVE Jet for the US market.”

Photo: Clément Alloing

Regional Operations with Green Taxi

Delta partners with Green Taxi Aerospace through its Sustainable Skies Lab to develop electric aircraft taxiing technology that reduces fuel use, operating costs, taxi time, and carbon emissions.

The system optimizes for regional aircraft at airports, with Delta contributing decades of operational experience.

Green Taxi’s vision extends far beyond a single aircraft model or airline, promoting broader industry adoption.

This initiative exemplifies Delta’s approach to impact what it controls today while innovating future technologies like scaling sustainable aviation fuel and revolutionary fleet development.

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