JetBlue sheds innovation arm JetBlue Ventures to focus on ‘core airline operations’ | News | Flight Global

JetBlue has sold its innovation arm, JetBlue Ventures, to aviation investment firm SKY Leasing as part of its "JetForward" strategy to refocus on core airline operations and return to profitability.Despite the sale, JetBlue will maintain a strategic partnership with JetBlue Ventures, retaining access to its portfolio of over 50 startup investments.The venture team, led by Amy Burr, will continue investing in travel and transportation technologies under the JetBlue Ventures brand through a licensing agreement.