Air Force Invests $3.5M in Natilus’ Blended-Wing Body Aircraft

The United States Air Force has committed $3.5 million to support the development efforts of Natilus, a company specializing in blended-wing body aircraft designs. This investment is part of a roughly 12-month contract focused on advancing Natilus' innovative approach to air transportation. The manufacturer intends to create and showcase a complete, scaled-up version of their aircraft as per the agreement’s timeline. Key milestones include the production of a functional prototype expected before the contract concludes around year-end. This initiative represents an early stage commitment by the Air Force toward exploring novel aviation technologies.