Natilus Enters India with New Subsidiary, SpiceJet Orders 100 Jets
U.S. aviation startup Natilus has announced its entry into the Indian market with the launch of a local subsidiary, Natilus India, headquartered in Mumbai. As part of its expansion, low-cost carrier SpiceJet has placed an order for 100 of Natilus’ blended-wing-body HORIZON jets, marking a significant milestone for the company in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
Natilus is also evaluating India as a potential location for a manufacturing facility, with plans to eventually build around 300 HORIZON jets at the site. The company’s CEO, Aleksey Matyushev, said India presents a strong opportunity to scale operations and possibly establish a second major production hub outside the United States.
SpiceJet said it will work closely with Natilus to support aircraft certification in India and move ahead with purchases once regulatory approvals are in place. Founded in 2016, Natilus is developing blended-wing-body aircraft designed to compete with narrowbody jets such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320, offering more cabin space, improved fuel efficiency and significantly lower operating costs.
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