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JetZero Begins Jet 1 Engine Retrofit as UK Turbojet Moves Into Production and Flight Testing

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JetZero has started upgrading the Pratt & Whitney engines intended for its Jet 1 blended-wing-body demonstrator. Separately, a UK-developed turbojet designed for drones and larger aircraft has advanced from concept to production and flight testing in seven months.

Discovered 2026-09-15T01:35:25.300002-07:00 | 2026-09-15T01:35:25.300002-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • JetZero’s engine retrofit marks progress toward flight testing for its Jet 1 blended-wing-body demonstrator, providing a tangible milestone for the aircraft’s development program.
  • The UK turbojet’s move from concept to production and flight testing in seven months highlights an accelerated propulsion-development cycle with potential applications across drones and larger aircraft.

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2026-09-15T01:35:25.300002-07:00
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