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JetZero Secures $175M in Series B Funding

January 14, 2026

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Key Takeaways

JetZero closes $175 million Series B funding round.
Investors include B Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Northrop Grumman.
Total capital raised nears half a billion dollars.
Company targets maiden flight before end of 2027.

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Strategic Implications

This funding round may indicate growing industry confidence in JetZero's blended-wing body technology, which could potentially disrupt conventional aircraft design. The investment suggests a significant bet on the future of sustainable aviation and may position JetZero as a leader in this emerging market.

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What Happened

Californian Startup Advances Blended Wing Body Development

JetZero, a Californian aerospace startup, has secured $175 million in a Series B funding round led by B Capital, with participation from major industry players such as United Airlines Ventures and Northrop Grumman. This brings the total capital raised by the company to nearly half a billion dollars. JetZero aims to use the funds to continue developing its blended-wing body demonstrator, with a maiden flight targeted for before the end of 2027. The company has also received over $1 billion in aircraft pre-orders and options, including from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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