Clear skies ahead – Delta partners with Maeve on M80 hybrid regional aircraft
Delta Air Lines has partnered with Dutch startup Maeve Aerospace to develop a hybrid-electric regional aircraft, aiming to reduce fuel consumption by up to 40%. This collaboration is part of Delta's commitment to sustainable aviation and innovation in aircraft design. Delta's Vice President of Fleet, Kristen Bojko, emphasized the importance of safety and sustainability in their future aircraft initiatives, aligning with the industry's push for lower-carbon emissions in aviation.
Delta Air Lines is teaming up with Dutch aviation startup Maeve Aerospace to take its idea for a more advanced, fuel-sipping hybrid-electric aircraft powertrain from the drawing board and into regional commercial service.
Delta Air Lines announced a new partnership with Maeve Aerospace meant to accelerate certification and deployment of the startup’s next-generation hybrid-electric regional aircraft –a move that could reduce the company’s fuel consumption on those routes by up to 40% compared to ICE-only assets.
“Delta is proud to collaborate with Maeve to help shape the next chapter of regional aviation andaccelerate 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.”
The collaboration positions Delta among a growing list of carriers investing in lower-carbon emission aviation tech as regulators, passengers, and activist investors alike push for cleaner operations.
