Altair's technology and JetZero's blended wing airplane collaborate to advance aviation design.
Altair and JetZero have partnered to develop advanced aerospace technology. The blended-wing airplane is designed for greater fuel efficiency, extended range, and a lighter, more aerodynamic structure compared to conventional airliners. Based on its design, JetZero estimates up to a 50% reduction in fuel consumption and associated emissions. JetZero is using Altair FlightStream – part of the Altair HyperWorks design and simulation platform—to perform advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, reduce computational costs, and improve efficiency while reducing time to market.
Altair solutions help JetZero connect high-fidelity CFD simulation with engineering processes, enabling faster and more efficient conceptual and preliminary design analysis of aerodynamic surfaces and structures. FlightStream offers high computational speeds and minimal hardware requirements, featuring a simplified user interface and an advanced aerodynamic solver to support early-stage design iterations and aerodynamic studies.
JetZero is also a member of the Altair Aerospace Startup Acceleration Program (ASAP). Through ASAP, JetZero gains affordable, flexible access to Altair’s entire portfolio of simulation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including solutions to conduct interior noise studies.
Blended wing airplanes differ from traditional tube-and-wing designs by integrating the wings with the body, allowing all surfaces to contribute to lift and reduce drag. A wider body provides more passenger space or increases payload capacity for a freighter variant. The blended wing structure is lighter and quieter than conventional aircraft. Top-mounted engines direct noise upward during takeoff and landing, reducing noise near airports. JetZero aims for a first full-scale flight in 2027.
For more information, visit altair.com.
