The 10 latest articles on New Planemakers & Startups come from 7 sources, published between Nov 2 and Nov 12. Most come from asdnews.com (4).
People in these stories: Natilus (7), Aleksey Matyushev (5), Archer Aviation (2), Natilus Kona (2)
Organizations: Boeing (5), FAA (5), KONA (4), SpaceX (4), Natilus (3), Composites Universal Group (3)
Places: KONA (6), San Diego (4), U.S. (4), Oregon (3), HORIZON EVO (2)
US-based aerospace manufacturer Natilus has appointed Composites Universal Group to manufacture the wings for its full-scale prototype of the KONA blended-wing-body regional freighter. The wings are expected to be delivered in spring 2027, as the company moves ahead with the aircraft's…
Natilus, a U.S. aerospace company developing next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft, has announced a strategic partnership with MONTE Aircraft Leasing (MONTE), the pioneering zero-emissions regional turboprop aircraft lessor. MONTE will provide leasing and financing options for the Kona aircraft to Natilus customers, making…
Natilus © Natilus, a U.S. aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing-body aircraft (BWB), today reached a critical milestone as it readies its passenger plane, HORIZON EVO, for commercial certification and fleet integration. Based on key feedback from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Aviation technology is a modern marvel, but the traditional tube-and-wing aircraft design has remained virtually unchanged for decades. There is now an increasing demand for rapid improvements with the industry being pushed to achieve more efficiency and less disruption to…
Natilus © Natilus, a U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer of blended-wing aircraft, today announced it has secured $28 million in Series A financing. The financing was led by Draper Associates and includes strategic investors with focuses on aerospace, defense, and global freight logistics…
November 2026 Press Release Natilus Enlists Composites Universal Group to Build Wings for its Full-Scale Blended-Wing-Body Regional Freighter KONA Initiation of wing build contract is a vital step in bringing KONA to market for cargo and defense applications Natilus and Composites…
Air CargoNatilus selects wing manufacturer for full-scale Kona blended-wing freighter ByClement CharpentreauEdited By Emma Yates-BadleyNovember 11, 2026, 16:58 GMT+02:002 minute read Natilus Kona. (Credit: Natilus) San Diego-based Natilus has selected Composites Universal Group (CUG) to manufacture the wings for the full-scale prototype of…
The aircraft will undergo ground and flight tests to assess its potential for military missions. The US Air Force has awarded Electra Defense a USD 4.7 million contract to test its nine-passenger EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft. The aircraft could fly quietly on battery…
I usually take breakthrough news of startups developing revolutionary aircraft with a grain of salt. Not because these guys are not serious about their projects, but because, most of the time, seriousness is not enough to get these projects off…
The company’s commercial development program is supported by venture and strategic capital alongside customer commitments, while the new government funding will support operational demonstration. Natilus is currently advancing KONA toward FAA Part 23 certification and full-scale flight testing. While regional airlift…
New companies building airliners: JetZero's blended-wing jet, Boom Supersonic as a company, Natilus, Heart Aerospace and other startups promising new aircraft.
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