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U.S. Air Force invests $3.5 million in Natilus’ Kona blended-wing-body freighter

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Natilus says its Kona regional freighter could serve commercial cargo operators as well as military missions in the Indo-Pacific. The $3.5 million Air Force investment supports development of the blended-wing-body aircraft, positioning the design for both freight and defense-related use cases.

Discovered 2026-10-21T04:04:42.900293-07:00 | 2026-10-21T04:04:42.900293-07:00

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  • The $3.5 million Air Force investment is a development commitment to Natilus’ blended-wing-body Kona, an emerging aircraft design with both commercial cargo and military applications.
  • Kona’s potential role in Indo-Pacific military missions links its development to regional defense logistics, while commercial freight operators represent a second prospective market.

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