Are Blended-Wing Aircraft the Future of Commercial Flight? | With Tom O’Leary, CEO and Co-founder of JetZero

MAY 7, 202632 MIN
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Are Blended-Wing Aircraft the Future of Commercial Flight? | With Tom O’Leary, CEO and Co-founder of JetZero

MAY 7, 202632 MIN

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Tom O’Leary is the CEO and Co-founder of JetZero, a company trying to get so-called ‘blended-wing’ aircraft into the fleets of some of the world’s biggest airlines. And with their first test flight scheduled for 2027, JetZero sits on the precipice of aviation history.Tom joins us along with Adam Gordon, the head of BCG’s aviation practice, for an in-depth discussion about the advantages of blended-wing aircraft, and the challenges of being a disruptor in one of the world’s most heavily regulated sectors.Tom’s certain that blended wing is the future of flight, but will he be able to convince the broader industry?Let’s find out.—-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about JetZero, you can check them out at: https://www.jetzero.aero/If you have any feedback on today's episode, shoot us an email at: [email protected] more information on BCG’s commitment to sustainable investing, and to stay updated, visit our website at: https://www.bcg.com/industries/principal-investors-private-equity/sustainability-in-private-equity