Natilus Unveils Dual-Deck, Blended-Wing Aircraft Concept

New concept is an ‘evolution’ of the company’s original Horizon, a single-deck design.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 07:00 AM ET

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A digital rendering of Natilus’ Horizon Evo blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft concept, unveiled on Tuesday. [Credit: Natilus]

Key Takeaways:

Natilus unveiled its new Horizon Evo blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft, a larger dual-deck concept designed to replace single-aisle narrowbodies with a capacity for up to 250 passengers.
The dual-deck configuration, a shift from their original single-deck design, was adopted based on FAA and customer feedback to enhance practicality, certification readiness, operational efficiency, and passenger comfort.
The Horizon Evo targets a 30% reduction in fuel burn compared to traditional aircraft, offers increased cargo volume, and aims for introduction in the early 2030s.
Recent Series A funding will support wind tunnel testing in 2026 and initial flight testing for its smaller Kona model by late 2027, as Natilus scales up manufacturing capabilities.

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A leading U.S. developer of blended-wing body (BWB) aircraft that it bills as a replacement for single-aisle narrowbodies—such as the Boeing 737 Max 8 and 10 and Airbus A321neo—has announced a new, larger flagship concept for up to 250 passengers.

Natilus CEO and co-founder Aleksey Matyushev told FLYING that the company’s Horizon Evo, unveiled Tuesday, is an “evolution” rather than a replacement of its original Horizon design “that we feel is more practical and more market ready.” The Evo, developed with FAA and customer feedback, introduces a dual-deck configuration that Matyushev believes will translate to simpler manufacturing and operations while improving passenger safety and comfort.