Tue Sep 10 13:22:58 UTC 2024: ## Aerospace Innovator Rob Dewar Joins JetZero’s Board of Directors
**[City, State] -** Renowned aerospace leader Rob Dewar has joined JetZero’s Board of Directors, bringing decades of experience and innovation to the burgeoning aviation company. Dewar, most recently the senior vice president and general manager of the Airbus A220 program (formerly the Bombardier CSeries), boasts a 38-year career marked by key contributions to the development of aircraft like the Bombardier Challenger, Global Express, Canadair Regional Jet series, and Airbus A321 and A330.
His leadership role in the A220 program, which saw the aircraft defined, developed, certified, and launched to market, solidified Dewar’s reputation as a driving force in the aviation industry. In 2017, he was recognized with the prestigious Aviation Week Laureates Award for his outstanding contributions to civil aviation and received the Aviation Achievement Award from Air Transport World in 2019.
“I am thrilled to join JetZero and contribute to bringing the blended wing body (BWB) aircraft to market,” said Dewar. “This aircraft has the potential to significantly reduce the industry’s environmental footprint and operating costs, shaping the future of aviation.”
Tom O’Leary, co-founder and CEO of JetZero, expressed his enthusiasm about Dewar’s addition: “Rob is the ideal person to join our board, having just led the successful launch of the last great product in the industry with the CSeries/A220. His skills and experience are a perfect match for our team as we aim to deliver the future everyone wants for aviation.”
Dewar’s expertise and visionary leadership are expected to be instrumental in guiding JetZero as the company works to develop and deploy its innovative BWB aircraft, paving the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective future in aviation.
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