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Next Generation Mobility: Blended Wing Body — Ep. 298
11 July 2026

Next Generation Mobility: Blended Wing Body — Ep. 298

The Aerospace Advantage

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Episode Summary:


Air Force leaders have clearly stated that it’s time to think about resetting their mobility aircraft inventory—both tankers and airlifters. These mission sets are crucial for empowering modern military power. We chat with JetZero president and chief operating officer Dan Da Silva about how blended wing body technology could better meet these requirements going forward. We also discuss the importance of expanding America’s aerospace innovation and production capacity, including introducing new types of designs, adapting to new operational paradigms, or expanding the workforce where America builds airplanes.


Credits:


Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies


Producer: Shane Thin


Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey


Guest: Dan Da Silva, President & COO, JetZero



















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