East New York Posted January 19, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 19, 2011 The Huffington Post - First Posted: 09-17-10 03:17 PM | Updated: 11-17-10 05:12 AM What will airplanes look like in 2050? Airbus' vision for the future of flight presents planes that are eco-friendly, self-cleaning, and see-through. At the Farnborough International Airshow last year, Airbus unveiled the Airbus Concept Plane, an "engineer's dream about what an aircraft could look like in the long term future," explained Charles Champion, executive vice president of engineering. The company's engineers have imagined a plane that could become invisible with the push of a button. "The extraordinary design would allow travelers to look down on cities and landscapes thousands of feet below or gaze up at the heavens, giving them the sensation of floating unassisted through the sky," imagines the New York Post. It would be lighter and slimmer than current planes, with semi-embedded engines, trim wings, and a U-shaped tail designed to "improve environmental performance or 'eco-efficiency,'" according to Airbus. The plane would also be outfitted with anti-turbulence sensors, "morphing seats made from ecological, self-cleaning materials, which change shape for a snug fit," and cabins that could "transform" into offices, gardens, or bedrooms using holographic projections. It would be quieter than other aircraft, and, writes Der Spiegel, "If the Airbus engineers have their way, future passengers may contribute to reductions in fuel costs themselves [...] Passengers' body heat would be collected and fed into onboard systems using heat exchangers." Choose your concept now. Go to The Huffington Post for more photos, and information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NX Express Posted January 19, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 19, 2011 How do you have photos of something invisible? Anyway, what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsbridge Bus Posted January 20, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 20, 2011 Sounds a bit awkward but cool but I think it would be a bit worthless. First of all, you can't see through the clouds in the sky, this will disrupt the view except during takeoff and landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted January 20, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 20, 2011 And what about those who are scared of heights? That would be a nightmare for people flying for the 1st time. Just sounds stupid in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted January 24, 2011 You know, I went through the article again and it just doesn't make any sense to me. However interesting it may sound, from an engineering standpoint, it doesn't sound possible. Not while being safe our fuel efficient at the same time at least. @ 553 If you are afraid of heights, you shouldn't be on this plane anyway! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova RTS 9147 Posted January 24, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 24, 2011 You know, I went through the article again and it just doesn't make any sense to me. However interesting it may sound, from an engineering standpoint, it doesn't sound possible. Not while being safe our fuel efficient at the same time at least. @ 553 If you are afraid of heights, you shouldn't be on this plane anyway! Lol If they can build an invisible anything, I'd be impressed. Having said that, it'll be a cold day in hell when I fly on a plane where I can see the ground below my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNIGHTRIDER3:16 Posted January 24, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2011 Yo that plane is hot yo with your Permission ...can this be put on Facebook?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share #8 Posted January 24, 2011 Yo that plane is hot yo with your Permission ...can this be put on Facebook?? If you click on that link, I think you can post it directly to your facebook from there like YouTube. But I'm sure Airbus won't mind. It's their picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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