Overview
- Natilus established Natilus India in Mumbai to support sales, certification work and local supply-chain sourcing.
- SpiceJet said it will assist the DGCA process and plans to buy 100 HORIZON aircraft once approvals are secured.
- The startup is evaluating Indian manufacturing and says a local facility could build about 300 jets after it is set up.
- HORIZON is designed for up to 240 passengers with a blended-wing-body layout that Natilus says offers about 40% more cabin space and large cuts to fuel use and operating costs.
- Natilus projects an early-2030s entry into service and reports more than 570 aircraft in its commercial backlog valued at about $8.7 billion.