Alaska Air invests in JetZero

Alaska Airlines announced an investment in JetZero, a company developing a new blended-wing body aircraft that will provide up to 50% less fuel burn and lower emissions. The investment, which includes options for future aircraft orders, was made through Alaska Star Ventures, the airline’s investment arm whose purpose is to influence the future of the aviation industry. JetZero’s BWB aircraft integrates the wings and fuselage into a single shape, reducing aerodynamic drag.