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Feedback from regulators and airline customers has led to a reshaping of the blended-wing-body aircraft ahead of planned early-2030s service entry.
The Horizon uses its 40% larger cabin to introduce family club seating, business conferencing pods and custom lighting options.
Natilus and Palantir have joined forces to enhance U.S.-based sustainable aircraft manufacturing, deploying AI for faster development and smarter operations.
A site selection process is under way for a 250,000 square foot plant with future plans to expand Horizon production in second phase.
The company is now working on construction of a full-scale Kona autonomous blended-wing body (BWB) cargo aircraft technology demonstrator, which will have a wingspan of 85 feet.
Natilus' futuristic cargo transporters will be powered by proven engines from Pratt & Whitney, following the selection of the PT6A-67D for the task. Production of a prototype is under way.
Building of the first Natilus aircraft will take place at Brown Field, with additional wind tunnel testing in early May. There is a 2,000 square-foot hangar for prototype final assembly.
The Natilus 3.8T has undergone initial wind tunnel testing, and the vertical tail has entered production. Collins have climbed aboard to develop the cargo UAV's payload handling systems.
The Natilus N3.8T offers an estimated 60% more cargo volume than traditional aircraft of the same weight while reducing costs and carbon dioxide per pound by 50%. It is expected to begin deliveries in 2025.