The largest commercial airline in Canada has announced the purchase of multi-aircraft production openings from Natilus, an American aviation manufacturer that is developing a family from a single-Body (BWB). As part of the agreement, Nolinor bought production openings for the Natilus regional charging aircraft.
The addition of Kona to its current fleet will support Nolinor’s goal of expanding its services in remote operations in the northwestern regions and Nunavut while reducing emissions in these environmental sensitive areas. Since the global electricity is pushing significant growth in mining activities throughout North Canada, Nolinor is witnessing an increase in demand for flying to transport workers, equipment and supplies in the main service areas.
Nolinor operates amid the limited infrastructure on roads and difficult weather conditions, as a lifeline for remote areas in the rural areas of Canada, and the transfer of basics and equipment during the summer months. Nolinor is the world’s largest B737-200 plane, which is equipped to land on dirt, gravel or ice.
B737-200 allows a larger capacity to ship and requires fewer trips to transport basic goods-which makes them particularly suitable for delivery to the northern regions. To maintain a competitive advantage in the market, Nolinor invests in expanding the fleet and searching for new designs in the structure of the plane-such as the mixed wing body-to meet its future needs.
“This partnership represents a pivotal step in our commitment to innovation and operational excellence,” said Marco Broutham, President of Nolinor Aviation.
“During our visit to the main office of Natilos in San Diego last fall, we liked their pioneering approach to aircraft design and their dedication in facing the unique challenges of the shipping industry. Runway’s ability in Kona’s Gravel is an ideal match for our operations, and we are keen to take advantage of their capabilities to better serve our customers throughout Canada and outside.
The first to market the design of the mixed body for commercial charging operations, Natillos developed a family of sustainable and body (BWB) planes designed to cancel the improved aviation economics by reducing fuel consumption by 30 % while increasing the beneficial load capacity by 40 %.
Like B737-200, natilus regional aircraft, Kona, can take off and land in difficult environments, including non-packed stones in northern Canada. Kona also provides 50 % lower operating costs compared to a similar volume.
“For isolated societies in northern Canada, Air Freight is a lifeline to reach basic goods and services and can communicate with other regions,” said Alexei Matthewyev, CEO and co -founder of Natilus.
“With Nolinor continues to develop a specialized air freight service in crossing passengers and goods, Natilus is committed to supporting its efforts to improve logistical efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in their fleet operations.” Natillos is expected to start producing KUNA before the end of the contract, followed by passengers, horizon, in the early thirties.
