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Natilus Inc. plans to produce a family of aircraft with blended-wing bodies. In addition to passenger versions, the company is developing planes for air freight applications using a patented cargo configuration that allows for higher volume than traditional alternatives, such as the Boeing 747 and 777. Natlilus is one of numerous aerospace start-ups that are building new assembly plants in the U.S. This article reports. Illustration courtesy Natilus Inc.
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