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Future of flying? JetZero CEO takes on Airbus and Boeing with jet that aims to cut emissions in half
Tom O'Leary is on a mission to reshape how we fly.
He's the co-founder and CEO of JetZero, an aviation startup building a blended-wing body aircraft that aims to use up to 50% less fuel than today's commercial jets.
That means it could, in theory, cut both fuel burn and emissions in half — making it cheaper and greener for airlines to operate.
The pitch? Helping carriers dramatically reduce costs on what's typically their single biggest expense — fuel — while helping them hit emissions targets more easily.
Sounds simple, right? Not quite.
JetZero is trying to take flight in an industry long…
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