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 exclusively partnering with Maeve Aerospace to support the development of the Maeve Jet 500, a hybrid-electric regional airliner designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
The Maeve Jet 500 aims for a 40% reduction in fuel burn and emissions using conventional fuel, with potential savings of up to 95% when powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), making it commercially viable for regional missions.
This collaboration is a key part of Delta's broader commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, integrating into its Sustainable Skies Lab initiatives alongside other projects like blended-wing body aircraft, eVTOLs, and hydrogen technology.

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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).