Siemens and JetZero collaborate to design a cutting-edge jet engine for the US Air Force, boasting a 50% increase in efficiency.

Siemens has partnered with aviation startup JetZero to develop a blended-wing aircraft that aims to reduce fuel consumption by 50%, noise, and achieve zero carbon emissions by 2035. The partnership will leverage Siemens’ Xcelerator platform to design, manufacture, and operate the aircraft. The blended-wing design will be simulated using digital twins to minimize risks and validate strategies before construction begins. The manufacturing process will be automated and digitalized, with Siemens’ industrial AI strategy providing AI capabilities directly to the factory floor. The project has received funding from the US Department of the Air Force, which aims to mature blended wing body technology and demonstrate its capabilities. The Air Force sees the potential for blended wing body aircraft to significantly reduce fuel demand and increase global reach, making it a critical capability for national security strategy.