Future Aircraft That We Might Fly On - Concept Planes From Airbus, Boeing And More!
These planes may never be built - but they are some of the most creative new aircraft designs we have seen from Boeing, Airbus, and More. What are they, and what would they be like in reality? Let's put on our thinking caps and jump in.
First on our list is the flying V, a project under development at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands in partnership with KLM and Airbus. At first, you might think this is yet another blended wing design, like we have seen from both Boeing and Airbus, but without the middle of the plane. This design choice will save around 20% more fuel burn then the nearest other fuel-efficient planes.
This concept aircraft flies passengers inside the wings, as opposed to the wings becoming part of the plane. It has a capacity for 314 passengers seated across business and first class. There are effectively two passenger cabins, one down each leg of the "V" shape. Each cabin is 6.1-metre-wide (20 feet), that can have economy passengers in a twin-aisle 10-seat across configuration
So far a scale mock-up of the plane has been tested reaching up to speeds of 80 km per hour. While the flying is more stable than expected, the landing poses some problems as the attack angle needs to be so high like the concord, with extra-long front landing gear.
Speaking of insane Airbus projects, we have the Bird Of Prey concept plane that uses biomimicry technology to bring birds' advantages to modern aviation design.
The propeller plane has four turboprops to power the aircraft for regional routes, and each 'feather' can be individually modified to change the aerodynamics while in flight - much like a hawk. And just like birds, it doesn't have a traditional vertical tail
The regional aircraft would carry as many as 80 passengers up to 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) and burn 30% to 50% less fuel than today’s equivalent planes.
An honorable mention is also the Otto Aviation Celera 500L "bullet" plane that has 8 times less fuel burn than any other jet aircraft - even flying just as fast as a modern plane.
Sitting only six passengers, this plane can travel at 460mph for more than 4000 nautical miles (7200 km), and costs just $328 per hour to run.
So far it has flown 31 successful test flights with aerodynamic efficiency proven in 2019, bolstering its declaration that "the Celera 500L is the most fuel-efficient, commercially viable aircraft in existence."
Otto Aviation has completed its first funding rounds and those successful test flights, but they still need to begin the FAA certification process, find a location for a manufacturing facility and create an initial order book.
Next up we have the Embraer Pulse aircraft, an exudative jet that looks more like Batman owns it than Bruce Wayne. The electric aircraft concept has an interchangeable remote control pod that offers near-360-degree visibility thanks to its use of transparent aluminum alloys and has interactive panels that allow text and other smartphone-like connectivity, and post-flight information.
Upon landing, the pod can be transferred to an autonomous ground car to continue in urban environments, while the flying frame returns with another.
There is also Eviation’s Alice, an 9 seater aircraft designed for short-haul hops powered by three electric engines that has been dubbed the Tesla of the sky.
The plane has a range of 1,000 km (620 mi, 540 nmi) + 45min reserve, making it perfect for smaller areas suited for short flights (such as remote islands) and executive transport. There will be a charge point for the plane to recharge at each destination at 30 minutes per hour of flight time.
At a price of $3 million USD, it costs $200 per hour to operate, which compares to $600-1,000 per hour for existing aircraft of a similar purchase price. Perfect for a weekend getaway. So far the firm has confirmed 150 orders, but another $500 million in funding is needed to get the aircraft in full production. Its first test flight was scheduled for this year.
Airbus is also working on a blended wing concept called the Maverick. So far only a scale model has flown to prove the design in flight. However the demonstrator’s potential to deliver real environmental performance benefits is of significant interest: approximately 20% less fuel burn compared to current single-aisle models with the same engine.
The spacious configuration also opens up the design space, enabling the possible integration of various other types of propulsion systems. . A blended wing body design provides an exceptionally comfortable cabin layout, enabling passengers to benefit from additional legroom and larger aisles for more personal comfort.
Boeing is also working on a Truss-Braced Wing Aircraft called SUGAR Volt with NASA.
The future of flight may be bold and even terrifying, but it's for sure exciting, and likely we will see many of these innovations filter down to future aircraft design in subtle ways.
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I like how people keep saying the extra space in these concepts can be used to increase comfort by giving back legroom and seat space. We all know that what will really happen is the airlines will take that extra space, cram it full of more seats, and possibly take away some of the existing legroom we still have even more.
@joshuadrew6246
2 жыл бұрын
Which will reduce the price of flying and still ultimately be a positive
@Made_In_Heavenn
2 жыл бұрын
"Money, money, money" - airlines
@willmac5642
2 жыл бұрын
Nope. Planes will need the space to store a replacement fuel that needs more than double the space
@jasonchecinski9741
2 жыл бұрын
Yes but also no. Kinda depends on the way demand goes. If you're flying because you have to or on a budget its all about the lowest price. Right now the options are pretty limited if you want more comfort. You can't really go get a private jet. However if you can offer people the same price ticket as a conventional jet with way more comfort they will be willing to shell out 100 extra dollars
@Toothlesscrafy
2 жыл бұрын
Yep
The most unrealistic thing about these is interior. The only innovation coming there is smaller economy seats
@loljewlol
3 жыл бұрын
They already making progress, stand sit chair www.cnn.com/travel/article/standing-up-airplane-seat/index.html
@useodyseeorbitchute9450
3 жыл бұрын
@@loljewlol weird... using link did not make your post memoryholled... ah yes... YT buddies from CNN...
@loljewlol
3 жыл бұрын
@@useodyseeorbitchute9450 okay bitchute. don't know what point you trying to make but sure
@loljewlol
3 жыл бұрын
@@useodyseeorbitchute9450 not surprised you subscribe to a neo-nazi, but whatever 🙄
@useodyseeorbitchute9450
3 жыл бұрын
@@loljewlol I've seen my post with links wikipedia being a reason of my posts getting censored.
All I have to say: Wow, I can't wait to fly on those planes!
@Skirbiy
3 жыл бұрын
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@Cheeeeetah
3 жыл бұрын
@@Skirbiy bot
@Prof.Megamind.thinks.about.it.
3 жыл бұрын
@@Cheeeeetah NOT to cheetah . Test 1-2-3 . 👁
@jbarnhart2653
3 жыл бұрын
Funny comment...none of these will fly. Some companies are looking at the "flattened", V shape planes for the DISTANT future, but the rest are generic, "give us the money, and then...!" investor bait.
Deff the Flying-V! It‘s just the most beautiful concept plane I‘ve ever seen!
@SubaruPieter
3 жыл бұрын
I agree, I am quite a fan of flying wing planes
@thiemannagrartechnik7442
3 жыл бұрын
Wtf?
@cancelanime1507
3 жыл бұрын
@@SubaruPieter It's not a flying wing
@SubaruPieter
3 жыл бұрын
@@cancelanime1507 how so?
@brianargo4595
2 жыл бұрын
@@SubaruPieter flying wing means no other surfaces than a wing. Blended body means the fuselage and wing provide lift, with a possible empennage providing control surfaces. A flying wing will have no rearward stabilizers, vertical, horizontal, or combo, and in general won't have any sort of clear distinction between fuselage and wing
Eviations' Alice seems really promising for low volume short haul flights. And Boeing's a Sugar volt concept is likely to make it further in the prototype phase. Boeing and Airbus's blended wing concepts will likely see further study.
@FoundAndExplained
3 жыл бұрын
Several airlines in Africa are interested in the project, as it’s perfect for safari flights
@L33tSkE3t
3 жыл бұрын
@@FoundAndExplained come to think of it, Africa is the perfect market for these
@khantnyi4494
2 жыл бұрын
Alice is gonna make it for sure.. one third of price for same role operating is nice.
@andrewyork3869
9 ай бұрын
Sugar volt doesn't make any sense, that thing is going to have 3 tons of engines that don't get used 100% of the time.
@L33tSkE3t
9 ай бұрын
@@andrewyork3869The Way SUGAR VOLT works is that a hybrid system is integrated into the two onboard engines so that during take off, the electric drive can assists the traditional fuel powered turbine and in the air, the fuel burning part of the engine can lessen its load with the hybrid electric drive driving the turbofan with the fuel burning core only lighting up when necessary to save fuel. As both systems are integrated into both engines, it’s never actually carrying around extra unused engines, it’s simply using a hybrid system to determine the delivery levels to both the electric and fuel burning sections of the engines. So it’s really not carrying any extra weight, or at least not enough to offset the fuel savings resulting from the hybrid drive system.
The Celerra looks like a modern X-1. which makes mer really want to see it in that beautiful bright orange X-1 livery.
I gotta admit, sugar volt is an AMAZING name for a plane
Normal Viewers: **See this prototype planes...** Serious Players: **Build these in Simple Planes or Kerbal Space Program**
@Pixelacatt
3 жыл бұрын
*Big Mathis is offended*
@ZaHandle
3 жыл бұрын
NASA engineers on meth: Build it on roblox
@aguywhodoesstuff1116
2 жыл бұрын
@@ZaHandle nasa: cursed edition
@YaBoiNicho
2 жыл бұрын
Lol precisely
Awesome video, I love efficient plane concepts. One nitpick: there are no electric engines, just motors. Engines are mechanical and rely on compression. All engines are motors but not all motors are engines.
The sugervolt concept seems interesting since most of the harmful pollution occurs when at high altitudes since co2 remains in the stratosphere much longer than the troposphere.
That Embraer concept is awesome.
The Eviation Alice is already in service from Prescott, AZ to both Denver and LAX. I can't post the pics, but I delivered the batteries to the Prescott Airport more than a year ago.
@AW95
3 жыл бұрын
The first Alice prototype burned down and the maiden flight is scheduled for this year. So how is it already in service?
To name an example of the type of engineering challanges associated with these concepts, most BWBs (the Boeing one most certainly) have very poor static stability, and therefore, to meet requiments, extensive reliance on computer stabilization is needed. This approach made sense when these concepts were first envisioned, as everyone assumed future planes will rely extensively on computers. Today, I'd say having planes that rely extensively on MCAS with steroids, seems farther away now than it was in the past...
Delft isn't pronounced 'dee-left' but just 'Delft' 😅. Having said that it's probably most likely to be realised.
@FoundAndExplained
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! As an Australian I believe we had trouble with dutch words
@L33tSkE3t
3 жыл бұрын
Would it be able to fit in standard airport gates?
@ingo6295
3 жыл бұрын
@@L33tSkE3t That's the principle. It's designed in a way that it would fit existing airport infrastructure.
@L33tSkE3t
3 жыл бұрын
@@ingo6295 Awesome, it would enable some really cool interior concepts as it has the space to allow for awesome first class amenities and the open space where it Transitions from a single traditional cabin to two split, could be used as communal space as you find on Dubai Airlines A380 Where they have a bar but, on level more accessible to passengers
@borek772
3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't bit of turbulence kill passengers it?
Wow! That blended wing plane looks amazing!
The Airbus reminds me of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 with its number two engine up top.
Love the blended wing concepts . The sugar volt reminds me of the Fokker Friendship era - on steroids . Embraeur is just stunning ! Wales UK.
One of the major issues the flying wing designs may encounter is actually reduced passenger comfort. People at the edges may experience greater acceleration as the plane banks.
Embraer Pulse and Airbus Flying V are my two favourites.
Boeing Sugarvolt is interesting. Especially the engine which functions as a jet at takeoff and operates with electrical motors at high altitude.
@solarissv777
3 жыл бұрын
especially considering, it would be able to operate it's engines at altitudes where there is not enough oxygen for conventional jet engines, but the air resistance is much lower and speed of sound is higher.
@AlTheEngineer
2 жыл бұрын
The problem with batteries when flying airplanes is the fact that when they deplete .... you still carry the massive extra weight to lug around. This will reduce efficiency drastically. Right now, you carry 10 tons of jet fuel (or however much you need for your trip) and you actually burn it, causing the weight of the plane to be drastically reduced during flight thus allowing for efficient operation. Dragging really heavy empty batteries around (no matter how short or long is your trip) will probably offset the benefits of electric engines by a whole lot. The possible outcome is that the plane would have to carry a lot less passengers given its size, the tickets will be expensive and it would likely be just a "luxury" experience for a select few.
Electric blended wing designs are definitely the future of aviation.
Blended wing design is way better than other design.
I always enjoy when airplane manufacturers present concept planes as if airlines give a crap about passenger experience. Yea, they COULD have all those cool visibility enhancements and tech, OR they could stick hundreds of people inside a dark tube with seats that don’t fit the human body and make way more money
wow the Bird of Prey project is absolutely outstanding !!!
I think the flying wing concept with passengers inside the wings is really super. Aviation must move forward away from the pipe with wings concept.
@DinoAlberini
3 жыл бұрын
How would you evacuate? How would you perform crosswind landings?
@constellation-sj8xn
3 жыл бұрын
@@DinoAlberini and how safe are they
@DinoAlberini
3 жыл бұрын
@@constellation-sj8xn who knows? Maybe safer, there aren’t serious studies about it.
@Captianmex1C0
2 жыл бұрын
They already tried doing that, But It's too impractical
I'm eagerly looking to flying in the Otto Celera 500l. This is a great concept and its already working on FAA Certification.
It is good to see that companies are still trying to innovate these days. I particularly love that bird of prey shaped concept.
What a manufacturer would promise: "A blended wing body design provides an exceptionally comfortable cabin layout, enabling passengers to benefit from additional legroom and larger aisles for *more personal comfort.* " Ryanair: *hold my beer...*
You are producing great videos. Up there with Mentor Pilot / Simply Flying & dare I say, SkyEng. Keep up the great work 👌
I really want to travel with that flying v in the future
the private jet ones will see the light of day, my guess is the commercial airliners will continue to retrofit old planes until they break.
I see A.I. taking over plane development and the major of other products we develope. We're living in the"future" from us who are a bit older. Wild times ahead, to say the least.
The V shaped plane is my favorite.
Future airplane ✈ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👈
That both A and B have similar looking concepts kinda tells you what's coming up. They must build full sized testbed planes to be tried out by real people. I believe when we move away from the "tube with wings" styling this is how aircraft will look like.
Can’t forget Boom’s Overture, the Concorde replacement
My Dream Aviation Is: •V-shaped Plane •Swan Boeing •Eagle Airbus •Diamond Wave Shaped Jetplane.
Expected more (planes and advanced ones). But, looks simply realistic and promising. Worthy consideration content.
@FoundAndExplained
3 жыл бұрын
What planes should have I included?
@fortruegood8591
3 жыл бұрын
@@FoundAndExplained Nothing actually. I just felt futuristic concept planes that are huge and weirdly good are missing. But, reality and time factor need to be considered too.
1986 was the year that the chemical formula for Transparent Aluminum became known to science. - Three people are credited with it's discovery; Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott Doctor Leonard McCoy Lieutenant Master Helmsman Hikaru Kato Sulu
The Bird of Prey design was more or less in my previous designs at Kerbal Space Program. I used to attach lifter wings(servos or elevons) back on back instead of a large wing and a small servo, in order to reach higher speeds and have less drag while having most control. Resulting say, 4 elevons working oppositely, say 2 pairs lifting up, while 2 pairs giving downforce, with one up-one down setting, the craft avoids the need of additional airbrakes since the drag is sufficient to slow down. Another 500kg advantage minimally. Glad to see some business bosses dropping into idea.
@XavierBetoN
2 жыл бұрын
More on that, by designing craft that has enough control, and giving slight symmetrical bend to the wings eliminates the need of vertical wingtail. Much or less like Bayraktar airstrike drones.
@Piltribus
Жыл бұрын
wow the Bird of Prey project is absolutely outstanding !!!
Dude. The maverick... I want to fly that every time I travel for the rest of my life.
I like the embraer pulse and the otto aviation celera 500l
I like blended wing designs, because they offer much space for passengers
This is very exciting!! I was born in the 70's----thinking that we'd be flying planes like this by now----but -----between all the wars, "fight against drugs", pandemics, housing crisises, religious dogma and fascination with sports & the entertainment industry----no wonder we're moving at a snails pace. DISTRACTIONS! ---We have to inspire the children right now!!
KLM is my favorite concept because im dutch :D
Sad that I got hyped about these projects, but realizing they might never be built.
Very interesting video, good summary of futuristic designs. As a part of my MSc in Aircraft Design I worked on a project similar to the Boeing Sugar Volt. An important issue it had was with the landing gear design, particularly its stowage since the high wing location deprived the design of a “natural” place to retract the landing gear into in the wings.
@primeanomalous4275
3 жыл бұрын
Im sure you and the whole aviation industry in general is working hard for a better flight experience, but i gotta ask whats going on with making flights a bit faster Or in other words are the engineers working on reducing sonic boom for the commercial front?
@jibeneyto91
3 жыл бұрын
@@primeanomalous4275 Hello, good point! To be honest, speed is not a concern these days. In fact, many of these new concepts trade a bit of speed for a lot more efficiency. The rationale is that even if the aircraft cruise speed is 10% lower, your trip time will mostly not be affected because most of the time of your journey is spent commuting to/from airports, in the airports and waiting around rather than flying. Also, if we wanted to cross the transonic regime into supersonic flight, efficiency goes through the window and costs through the roof.
@primeanomalous4275
3 жыл бұрын
@@jibeneyto91 So no hybrid energy recovery, for maintaining efficiency? & Man, LA to London in under 3 hrs is too tempting tho🙈 hope some more innovation and of course political/economical feasibility as well change... and new fuel sources come to light making supersonic flights a reality in this generation atleast..
@Homoprimatesapiens
3 жыл бұрын
@@jibeneyto91 Dont you think its time for establishing aviation consortiums which developed new and cheaper jetfuel to get rid of the economic problem of flying. Tackle the problem at root level and give the Arabs and politicians the middle finger.
@thegoldenatlas753
Жыл бұрын
A&P here, What if the long landing gear utilize the suspension to allow it to shorten and stow in a smaller area by depressurizing the suspension.
the Airbus zero-e is cool
Its just like a dream! I cant wait
Hi, I enjoyed all your videos I've watched so far. Can you please make a video on alternative aircraft fuels please
Maybe we can get a supersonic new generation of the Jumbo Jet!
WOW THAT KLM IS COOL!!!!!!!
I like the bird of prey
The bird plane looks interesting, but the spinning blades made me somewhat uneasy. I couldn't help imagining one of them falling off and being thrown toward the plane. The bird shape was beautiful though.
i am thrilled to see airbus concept
@itstomatogear6806
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉👏 of being the top comment 👍😁 (as of now 😈)
The pilots: yeaaaaaaay
Обожнюю нестандартні дизайни техніки!)
The V shape plane is the best
Flying 'V ' is good .
it's very perfect this new aircraft
I love All of these
should mention the skylon for technically being also a plane
Personally, I fly IN planes, not ON them!
Watching this video make me remember about my RC plane that I have..
@a_random_cod_fish9854
3 жыл бұрын
It got attack by an eagle
In less than 20 years SpaceX has built a fleet of space crafts with recoverable/reusable rockets. They are building a low-level constellation of satellites that will bring broadband to rural areas of the world. They just started space tourism. Working on colonizing the Moon and Mars. Projected to have commercial air service by 2027 in which you can fly anywhere in the world in just 30-40 minutes. Meanwhile, we're still flying a commercial airplane design that have been around for 70 years. WTF is taking so long to improve commercial flight?
The Celera 500L has not one, but several videos on that airplane alone. Especially since its already a full size craft in flight testing.
The S. U. G. A. R volt is probably my favorite
Pretty sure the Celera 500L “consumes 8 times less that any other jet airplane” because from the looks of it. It’s a prop plane.
@carlosandleon
3 жыл бұрын
Turboprops are still jet powered but you'd still be right, thr Celera indeed uses the good ol piston engine.
@IsaacNewtongue
2 жыл бұрын
@@carlosandleon Turboprop isn't a jet, either. It's a propeller driven by a turbine engine, but because the thrust is provided by the prop and not the engine "exhaust" , it's not a jet.
8:45 what's that hanging on the tail wing?
So cool!
Excellent stuff
wowzers they are amazing where did you find out about them
Honestly the day we see the next generation of aircraft will be so cool. Eventually we will put 777 and the common airliners of today in the past and we will be living in a whole new world. Cya in the future guys
This would be nice
The Batman version..now that was amazing!😂
im getting exited
While new developments in Design are essential, why not also focus on human flying habits improvements. Most people carry far too much baggage. I noticed on a recent Airbus A380 long haul flight, People carry on an average 30 kg check in & 10 kg carry on. (My wife & I each checked in 10 kg with a carry on bag of 6 kg each, a reduction of 60% weight). If we enforce a change of habit, we could reconfigure / redesign existing aircrafts to carry 40% more passengers reducing no. of flights, achieving significant emission reductions. If we can do it, anyone can. Just a shift in thinking.
0:53 3 pilot cockpit? is that back to past?
I like the planes now more
damn cool but it might be damn shaky to sit inside the wing :D 1:10
Coming to SUGARVOLT. it's like flying V but not like blended wing. It has an inspiration of being hybrid but at take of, single jet engine with help of 2 electric motors could suffice. Keeping in mind the FCC's dual sustained engine rules, since electric engines are backups, there are no need for 2 jets.
all the aircraft is my best 1
5:50 While my shaving tool need 8 hours of charge for 60 minutes of use :/
I like all of them :)
My favorite is the sugar volt
When the 500 was landing. That is Mojave Airport/ Spaceport. You can tell by the aircraft in the background.
My favourite is the flying V cuz im looks like a plane with a double hull
Good video
cool
“Future Aircraft That We Might Fly On” One of the planes: Passenger B2
Boeing and Airbus would not update current models in near future. It cost billions to come up with a new frame. Fuel efficiency seems more important than safety when comes to commercial plane.
i like FLYING-V
I hope they'll will be real
“hey it’s nick here from F’ing A”
I Liked The Swan Airplane In The Future, Because It Seems Like That's My Own Personal Plane Among The Aviation. BTW I Liked The V-shaped Airplane Too Because That's My Dream Plane Deployment Skill In My Magic Role Skill Called "Aviation Authority" Just Liked Whom I Played As On Mobile Legends.
Aren't the Celera range and speed numbers a tad..... optimistic?
Transparent aluminum?! Did a Scot and a cranky doctor travel back to Brazil and give them that molecular diagram?
With the Flying V wouldn’t the G force be very bad if you are sitting in the wind, I don’t know though please correct me if I’m wrong.
Hi, sir Any new Idea or new planes for me it has to come from Airbus there are trusted Aircraft builders . Boeing has lost their way and just can be trusted to build a safe aircraft any more so when looking for new Ideas I looking for an Airbus plane for the future
my favorite aircraft is flying v