NATILUS

About

Natilus is an aerospace company based in San Diego, founded in 2016 by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov. The company specializes in blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft design, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of air cargo transport. With a team of approximately 45 employees, Natilus operates in the global air cargo market and aims to expand into maritime shipping by providing faster air alternatives. Natilus develops hyper-efficient BWB aircraft that integrate the payload into the wing structure, which reduces aerodynamic drag. These aircraft offer significant fuel savings, increased capacity for cargo or passengers, noise reduction, and an extended operational range. The company targets the air cargo sector, maritime shipping, and passenger aviation, with a mission to lower air freight costs and improve connectivity while promoting sustainability through fuel-efficient designs.