Natilus Blended Wing Airliner Builds On Kona Cargo Project

Natilus Horizon

The Horizon’s vertical tails and engine positioning will provide noise shielding.

Credit: Natilus
As interest grows in the potential efficiency benefits of blended wing body airliners, California-based startup Natilus has become the latest company to announce plans to develop a passenger aircraft with this configuration. Citing encouragement from airlines that seek alternatives to the major...
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