Delta Backs Maeve’s Hybrid Jet

Carrier is exploring Maeve Aerospace’s hybrid-electric aircraft for regional commercial service.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 02:30 PM ET

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Delta will support the development of Maeve’s hybrid-electric regional model for 76 to 100 passengers. [Courtesy: Delta Air Lines]

Key Takeaways:

Delta Air Lines is partnering with Dutch developer Maeve Aerospace to support the creation of the Maeve Jet 500, a hybrid-electric regional airliner.
The Maeve Jet 500 aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 40% (up to 95% with SAF) and lower operating costs, contributing to Delta's net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
This exclusive partnership makes Delta Maeve's North American global airline partner, with SkyWest also taking an equity stake and launch customer rights.
The collaboration is part of Delta's broader "Sustainable Skies Lab" initiative, which involves partnerships with various companies to explore diverse advanced aviation technologies and fuel reduction strategies.

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In a bid to reduce fuel consumption, Delta Air Lines is supporting the development of a hybrid-electric regional airliner.

The airline—which, like much of the aviation industry, aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050—on Wednesday revealed it partnered with Dutch developer Maeve Aerospace to help make the company’s Maeve Jet 500 commercially viable for regional missions. Maeve claims the design will reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 40 percent using conventional fuel. Those savings could be even higher, up to 95 percent, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).