Natilus designs and manufactures blended‑wing‑body (BWB) aircraft that combine the fuselage and wing into a single lift‑generating structure, delivering up to 30% fuel savings, higher payload capacity, and reduced emissions. Its product lines include KONA, an autonomous‑capable regional cargo aircraft, and Horizon EVO, a passenger jet that can carry over 200 passengers on long‑haul routes, both compatible with existing airport infrastructure and dual‑fuel (Jet A and SAF) operations.
Funding
$9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Conventional tube‑and‑wing aircraft suffer from high aerodynamic drag, limited internal volume, and relatively poor fuel efficiency, leading to higher operating costs and greater environmental impact for both cargo and passenger airlines.
Solution
Natilus designs and manufactures blended‑wing‑body (BWB) aircraft that integrate the fuselage and wing into a single lift‑generating structure. This architecture reduces drag, improves lift‑to‑drag ratio, and increases usable internal space, enabling up to 30% fuel savings and higher payload capacity. The company offers two product lines: KONA, a regional cargo aircraft with autonomous flight capabilities for improved asset utilization, and HORIZON EVO, a passenger aircraft capable of carrying over 200 passengers on long‑haul routes. Natilus’ BWB designs are compatible with existing airport infrastructure and can operate on standard Jet A fuel or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), facilitating straightforward adoption by commercial operators.
Target Audience
Primary customers are commercial airlines, cargo operators, and aircraft leasing firms seeking high‑efficiency, high‑capacity aircraft for regional and long‑haul routes.
Features
- Blended‑wing‑body airframe that eliminates the traditional fuselage‑wing junction, delivering superior aerodynamic efficiency
- Up to 30% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional designs, lowering operating costs and emissions
- Increased internal volume and payload capacity by integrating cargo/passenger space within the wing structure
- Compatibility with existing airport facilities, requiring no special infrastructure modifications
- Dual‑fuel capability supporting both Jet A and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for flexible, greener operations
- Autonomous flight system for the KONA cargo variant to enhance utilization and reduce crew costs
- Utilization of off‑the‑shelf engines from leading manufacturers, avoiding the need for proprietary powerplants