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AN INCREDIBLE blended wing plane design from the future that could revolutionise air travel is now one step closer to reality.
American aerospace manufacturer Natilus has unveiled two futuristic planes that boast cutting-edge blended-wing-body designs.
The Horizon is set to cut aircraft emissions by half and burn over a quarter less fuel than a traditional commercial aircraft.
All while carrying up to 200 passengers alongside a standard cargo payload.
Top Canadian airline Nolina has announced a deal to purchase a fleet of Horizon’s sister variant Kona which has been designed as a cargo plane.
Just like the Horizon, Kona boasts a radical design that blends the wings into the body – which helps increase aerodynamic efficiency.
Natilus has successfully tested a demonstrator model for Kona and is now developing a full-size prototype model.
If the deal …
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