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Ameriflight Becomes First Part 135 Cargo Airline to Receive Exemption to Operate Drones

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Ameriflight , the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline, today announced it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate drone aircraft, making Ameriflight the first existing Part 135 Cargo airline to receive such exemption.

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  • Ameriflight , the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline, today announced it has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate drone aircraft, making Ameriflight the first existing Part 135 Cargo airline to receive such exemption.
  • The newly granted exemption allows Ameriflight to conduct UAS operations under its current Part 119 Air Carrier Certificate for Part 135 operations.
  • Ameriflight intends to operate its uncrewed aircraft as a supplement to its crewed operations, not replacing the current flying operation, aircraft, or pilots.
  • “The approval to add drones to our operation positions Ameriflight, once again, at the forefront of innovation in the aviation industry.

Natilus Selects ZeroAvia ZA600 Hydrogen-Electric Engines for Zero-Emission Propulsion

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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SAN DIEGO and HOLLISTER, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natilus, a leading innovator in designing and developing new autonomous blended-wing body (BWB) cargo aircraft, and ZeroAvia, the leader in zero-emission commercial aviation, have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop hydrogen-electric engines for the Natilus Kona cargo aircraft. ZeroAvia's ZA600 will be the sole hydrogen-electric propulsion source offered for the novel Kona short-haul feeder UAV, with the partnership focused on delivering zero-emission and lower cost operations.

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  • Kona, first of the Natilus fleet, to have option to be powered by ZeroAvia ZA600 hydrogen-electric engine for zero emission propulsion.
  • SAN DIEGO and HOLLISTER, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natilus , a leading innovator in designing and developing new autonomous blended-wing body (BWB) cargo aircraft, and ZeroAvia , the leader in zero-emission commercial aviation, have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop hydrogen-electric engines for the Natilus Kona cargo aircraft.
  • ZeroAvia's ZA600 will be the sole hydrogen-electric propulsion source offered for the novel Kona short-haul feeder UAV, with the partnership focused on delivering zero-emission and lower cost operations.
  • ZeroAvia has demonstrated a prototype of the ZA600 with world-first flight testing of a retrofitted 19-seat aircraft in flight.

Successful Flight of Natilus Kona Prototype Validates Performance of Unique Blended Wing Body Design, Paving the Way for Completion of Full-Scale Autonomous Cargo Drone

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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The flight tests mark a significant milestone for Natilus and for the autonomous cargo aircraft industry by validating wind tunnel tests conducted over three years, testing the aerodynamic performance of the Natilus unique blended wing body (BWB) aircraft design.

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  • The flight tests mark a significant milestone for Natilus and for the autonomous cargo aircraft industry by validating wind tunnel tests conducted over three years, testing the aerodynamic performance of the Natilus unique blended wing body (BWB) aircraft design.
  • The subscale prototype of the Kona aircraft took off from a private runway in Southern California and reached speeds of 70 mph.
  • “We are fully focused on completing the full-scale Kona prototype,” stated Aleksey Matyushev, Natilus Co-Founder and CEO.
  • The 85 ft. full-scale Kona demonstrator, the smallest of the Natilus fleet, will be the largest commercial air cargo drone targeted to fly in 2024.

Ameriflight Signs Intent to Purchase Agreement with Sabrewing Aircraft for 35 VTOL Air Cargo Drones

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Ameriflight , the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline, announces signed letter of intent to purchase 35 VTOL air cargo drones from Sabrewing Aircraft Company , Inc., a U.S. corporation designing and producing a new generation of regional cargo UAV that offers high-efficiency, all-weather operation with vertical landing and takeoff (VTOL) capabilities.

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  • Ameriflight , the nation’s largest Part 135 Cargo airline, announces signed letter of intent to purchase 35 VTOL air cargo drones from Sabrewing Aircraft Company , Inc., a U.S. corporation designing and producing a new generation of regional cargo UAV that offers high-efficiency, all-weather operation with vertical landing and takeoff (VTOL) capabilities.
  • The agreement is for the Rhaegal-A aircraft, also known as “Alpha”, the world’s best-in-class, highest fuel and maintenance efficiency cargo UAV on the market.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230215005873/en/
    The Sabrewing partnership and Rhaegal-A purchase will enable Ameriflight to enter into new business opportunities in distribution center logistics.
  • Using the VTOL capabilities to carry over a ton of cargo to off-airport alternative landing zones, the new cargo aircraft will allow Ameriflight to aid customers in developing a faster and more efficient warehouse distribution network.

Natilus Announces Purchase Agreement with Ameriflight for 20 Cargo Aircraft - Bringing Total Orders to $6.8 Billion for 460+ Aircraft

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Natilus , a U.S. corporation designing and producing the world’s first autonomous aircraft for efficient and sustainable freight transport, has announced that Ameriflight , an industry leader in freight operations, has become the first regional U.S. carrier to sign an Aircraft Purchase Agreement with Natilus.

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  • Natilus , a U.S. corporation designing and producing the world’s first autonomous aircraft for efficient and sustainable freight transport, has announced that Ameriflight , an industry leader in freight operations, has become the first regional U.S. carrier to sign an Aircraft Purchase Agreement with Natilus.
  • The Ameriflight agreement for 20 Natilus Kona feeder aircraft valued at $134M brings total commitments to $6.8 billion for delivery of 460+ aircraft.
  • Ameriflight is the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline, serving 200 destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America - with more than 1,500 weekly departures.
  • “Autonomous technologies seek to utilize labor more efficiently by allowing a single pilot to control multiple aircraft, helping address the dire pilot shortage.”

Natilus Partners with Janicki to Design, Fabricate and Provide Quality Assurance of Primary Composite Structures for the Natilus 3.8T Prototype

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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As a big step forward, Natilus has partnered with Janicki for composite part design and fabrication, due to their renowned reputation for innovation and quality workmanship as a tier 1 supplier.

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  • As a big step forward, Natilus has partnered with Janicki for composite part design and fabrication, due to their renowned reputation for innovation and quality workmanship as a tier 1 supplier.
  • Janicki is a privately owned engineering and manufacturing company, specializing in advanced composite materials and exotic metals.
  • Natilus aircraft use existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers, to produce an innovative turnkey solution for customers.
  • The Natilus family of cargo aircraft includes:
    For more information, visit www.natilus.co and follow us on LinkedIn @Natilus.

Natilus Selects Pratt & Whitney Canada as Supplier of Engines for Innovative New Natilus N3.8T Autonomous Cargo Aircraft

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Natilus, a U.S. company producing the worlds first purposefully designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport, has announced that it has selected Pratt & Whitney Canada to supply the engines for the first of the Natilus family fleet: the N3.8T.

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  • Natilus, a U.S. company producing the worlds first purposefully designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport, has announced that it has selected Pratt & Whitney Canada to supply the engines for the first of the Natilus family fleet: the N3.8T.
  • The company is initially producing the N3.8T as a prototype and as long-term short-haul air cargo feeder.
  • Natilus aircraft use existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers, to produce an innovative turnkey solution for customers.
  • The Natilus family of cargo aircraft includes:
    For more information, visit www.natilus.co and follow us on LinkedIn @Natilus.

Natilus Announces Expansion to San Diego’s Brown Field as Construction Begins on First Natilus Autonomous Cargo Aircraft

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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Natilus , a U.S. company producing the worlds first purposefully-designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport, has announced its expansion to Brown Field to host engineering and manufacturing facilities for the Natilus family of aircraft.

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  • Natilus , a U.S. company producing the worlds first purposefully-designed and manufactured autonomous aircraft for air freight transport, has announced its expansion to Brown Field to host engineering and manufacturing facilities for the Natilus family of aircraft.
  • The Brown Field facility includes a 12,000 square-foot hangar for prototype final assembly, structural testing, systems integration and secondary structural bonding.
  • There is also a generous 8,000 foot runway for testing, with the ability to land large, oversized cargo aircraft.
  • The 1,500 square feet of additional office space will supplement Natilus engineering offices in downtown San Diego.

Natilus Announces Milestones in Design and Development of Fleet of Highly Efficient Autonomous Freight Aircraft

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Natilus is offering a family of autonomous cargo aircraft with greater efficiency and cost-savings by innovating the design of freight transport aircraft to increase cargo volume by 60%.

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  • Natilus is offering a family of autonomous cargo aircraft with greater efficiency and cost-savings by innovating the design of freight transport aircraft to increase cargo volume by 60%.
  • Our goal is to dramatically change this equation through efficiencies of design and operations to make air freight more competitive to capture market share.
  • The Natilus contract with Collins is instrumental in creating efficiencies of operation, including increasing aircraft cargo volume.
  • The Natilus family of cargo aircraft includes:
    The design of the Natilus 3.8T is complete and has undergone initial wind tunnel testing.

Natilus Announces $6 Billion in Advance Purchase Commitments to Deliver Autonomous Cargo Aircraft to Customers

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Last week, Flexport completed a $900 million investment round and has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for two 100T Natilus aircraft, with an option for a third.

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  • Last week, Flexport completed a $900 million investment round and has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for two 100T Natilus aircraft, with an option for a third.
  • The innovative design of the family of Natilus cargo aircraft is democratizing freight transport, not by converting existing passenger aircraft but by innovating the design freight transport aircraft to increase cargo volume by 60%, while cutting costs by 60% and lowering carbon emissions by half.
  • The family of cargo aircraft includes:
    The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is greater than $280 billion, based on the latest market report; however, the company believes with its price point, it will introduce a new category of freight expanding the air freight market to $470B.
  • Natilus aircraft use existing ground infrastructure and standard air cargo containers, to produce an innovative turnkey solution for its customers.