As the holiday travel season approaches, airlines such as Delta Air Lines continue to evolve and change how they help travelers get from one spot to the next. Sometimes, that involves partnering with different companies that have a similar vision.
Delta Air Lines, of course, is one of the largest airlines in the world, so they’re often one of the first to jump on new technologies. The airline helps 200 million travelers get to more than 350 places around the world each year. “We remain committed to ensuring that the future of travel is connected, personalized and enjoyable,” the company states on their official website.
Delta Partners With ‘Leading European Innovator’
Now, Delta has announced that it’s partnering with Maeve Aerospace to “advance the development of Maeve’s revolutionary hybrid electric aircraft for regional flights.” In a release, the company says that “compared to today’s regional aircraft designs, the Maeve Jet is designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% using conventional jet fuel, with further lifecycle emissions reductions possible when using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).”
They add that, “This collaboration is the latest milestone in Delta’s ongoing journey to identify potential alternative and more fuel-efficient aircraft solutions, drive fuel savings, elevate the customer experience and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.”
“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,” Kristen Bojko, vice president of fleet at Delta Air Lines, said in a statement.
“It’s a privilege to have Delta as a partner in the development of groundbreaking technologies and processes,” Martin Nuesseler, chief technology officer at Maeve Aerospace, added.
Maeve Aerospace is a “a leading European innovator in sustainable and economical aircraft design,” according to their website. “Started in 2021, Maeve combines the agility of a passionate team with the experience to manage an industrial aircraft programme.”
In other news, travel is on the rise again after a slow start to the year. According to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, airfares rose 4 percent in July 2025. The report also stated that Americans are taking advantage of travel discounts to travel both in the U.S. and outside the country.
