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.
