Aviation Reinvented: Natilus and Aleksey Matyushev’s Aircraft Revolution

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Aviation Reinvented: Natilus and Aleksey Matyushev’s Aircraft Revolution

Feb 11, 2025 • 46 mins

In this episode, Adam chats with Aleksey Matyushev about his journey from growing up near a military base to studying at Embry Riddle and entering aviation design. Aleksey discusses aerodynamics, transitioning to unmanned systems, and his military projects. As the founder of Natilus, he highlights their innovative blended wing body aircraft and its impact on cargo and passenger aviation. They explore automation's role in pilot fundamentals, military potential for blended wing technology, and aviation industry competition. Aleksey reflects on aviation innovations, offering insights for professional pilots. Check out Natilus at www.natilus.co!

Key Points

Aleksey Matyushev's interest in aviation was sparked by growing up near a military base and was solidified through his education and early career experiences at Embry Riddle and Piper.
The Kona, a regional freighter being developed by Nautilus, offers significant advantages in volume and efficiency compared to current feeder aircraft, positioning it as a transformative solution for air cargo.
The Horizon, Natilus' blended wing body aircraft, promises a 50% reduction in operational costs and a revolutionary passenger experience with more space and innovative features, aiming for early entry in the 2030s.

Check out what Aleksey and the team are up to at https://natilus.co or follow them on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/natilus/.

Speakers

Adam Uhan

Host • 43%

Aleksey Matyushev

Guest • 57%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and guest background
0:30	Early interest in aviation and growing up near a military base
1:48	Education at Embry Riddle and career beginnings
3:38	Designing aircraft and the importance of aerodynamics
5:32	Transition to unmanned systems and military projects
9:11	Unmanned systems: advantages and challenges
13:38	Founding Natilus and market positioning
18:47	Natilus's blended wing body aircraft creation
20:36	The right time for aviation innovation
22:21	Cargo and passenger aircraft innovation
24:04	Aircraft delivery timelines and challenges
25:35	Innovations impacting professional pilots
27:07	Automation's role in pilot fundamentals
29:16	Military potential for blended wing technology
33:02	Kona vs. current feeder aircraft
36:21	Passenger experience on Horizon aircraft
39:10	Reflections on aviation's past, present, and future
41:59	Competitive landscape in the aviation industry
44:10	Episode key takeaways
45:36	Closing remarks and contact information

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