BWB Startup Cites Airline Support To Take On Airbus, Boeing

Natilus

Existing single-aisle engines are pylon-mounted over the body, providing noise shielding.

Credit: Natilus
U.S. startup Natilus cites encouragement from airlines seeking alternatives to Airbus and Boeing as the driver behind its plans to develop a 200-seat blended wing body (BWB) aircraft to replace narrowbody airliners beginning in the early 2030s. Founded in 2016, San Diego-based Natilus is still...
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