Cargo airline Nolinor Aviation has announced an agreement with Natilus, a San Diego-based aerospace manufacturer developing next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft.
The agreement reserves production positions for multiple Kona autonomous aircraft, an innovative regional cargo freighter currently under development, designed to operate on gravel and unpaved runways. The Kona aircraft, is being developed in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR).
“Featuring a state-of-the-art turboprop configuration, the Kona offers a 3.8 metric ton payload capacity and can operate on unpaved runways as short as 800 meters,” says a company press release. “Its efficient design reduces fuel consumption by 30% compared to conventional aircraft and delivers a range of 900 nautical miles, making it an ideal solution for remote and isolated regions.”
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