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The Last Commercial Plane In America With Rear-Mounted Engines

The Boeing 717 is the last US-made rear-engined commercial jet, although this could change if the JetZero Z4 goes into production.

United’s potential order is based on a range of conditions.

United’s potential order is based on a range of conditions.

Northrop Grumman is leveraging decades of expertise in developing advanced military aircraft to make JetZero’s BWB a reality.

The legacy Boeing 757 engine has been selected to power the initial JetZero Z4 demonstrator, although the final production engine is unclear.

The Airbus A321XLR is currently filling the midsized market, while JetZero is currently working on a revolutionary new design for the segment.

Several companies, including Airbus, JetZero, and Boeing, are actively developing prototypes.

JetZero is aiming to operate its first demonstrator flight in 2027.

JetZero is working on a Pathfinder to the USAF using Blended Wing Bodies.

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