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  "id": 1449365,
  "title": "California startup's $3 billion 'manta ray' jet promises 50% lower fuel use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/california-startups-3-billion-manta-ray-jet-promises-50-lower-fuel-use",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T07:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/california-startup-jetzero-is-building-a-3-billion-manta-ray-aircraft-that-promises-to-cut-fuel-consumption-by-50-carry-250-passengers-and-replace-traditional-windows-with-screens-japan-airlines-just-joined-the-project/articleshow/133287884.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "JetZero is unveiling a cutting-edge 'manta ray' aircraft aimed at revolutionizing the future of commercial aviation. This groundbreaking design is expected to yield impressive fuel savings and significantly lower emissions. With a full-scale prototype scheduled to take flight by 2027, Japan Airlines is on board to provide operational insights, paving the way for expected commercial operations in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}