The unveiling of a new generation of airplanes with an integrated wing and windowless design JetZero will fly next year

The Z4 passenger plane with a different design and an appearance similar to a fish bowl was unveiled and is scheduled to make its first test flight in 2027.

Arjan's ambassador, Farkhandeh Rafai: The American company JetZero has introduced a different design in which the body and wings are integrated and most of the cabin windows have been removed by revising the traditional design of passenger planes.

According to the Sun, one of the different features of this plane is the removal of windows in most parts of the cabin. According to the manufacturer, this change can reduce the weight of the structure and provide more space for interior design. A limited number of windows are supposed to remain in the front section, and high-resolution screens in other sections will show passengers images of the outside environment or video content.

The cabin design is also different from conventional planes, with a wider interior and lower body height, allowing for separate sections and larger seats. There is also a compartment for each passenger to place hand luggage above the seat.

JetZero claims that the integrated fuselage and wing design can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by 50% compared to conventional airplanes with a tubular body and separate wings. Moving the engines to the rear of the plane and improving the air flow are also among the solutions used to reduce air resistance and increase efficiency.

Mark Page, the founder of JetZero, emphasizing the importance of fuel costs for airlines, said that this design can significantly reduce operating costs.

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The company has previously conducted tests with smaller aircraft and, according to itself, these prototypes have completed more than 30 flights. JetZero also reached an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of America in July 2026 to explore possible financing of up to $3 billion to build a plant in North Carolina.

The first test flight of the Z4 is scheduled for 2027, and the manufacturer hopes the aircraft will enter commercial service in the early 2030s.

About 20 airlines, including Delta and Alaska Airlines, have backed the plan. United Airlines had previously announced that it plans to purchase up to 200 of these planes if performance goals are met.

However, the Z4's entry into the commercial fleet is dependent on successful flight tests, regulatory approvals and proving its performance in real-world conditions.