Canadian Airline Orders A Blended Wing Cargo Plane

Developed by California-based startup Natilus, the aircraft—named Kona—is designed as a cargo plane with a widened fuselage near the wings. This design is expected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%. According to Natilus, the blended wing structure significantly improves aerodynamic efficiency while increasing internal volume. The company states: "Our blended wing aircraft deliver dramatically improved aerodynamic efficiency while also providing a powerful increase in internal volume, translating into less fuel burn, fewer emissions,...