What Will the Airplane of the Future Look Like? - somersault

What Will the Airplane of the Future Look Like?

Ben Mutzabaugh (@TodayInTheSky) of USA TODAY asks, “What will the airplane of the future look like?” One answer is the concept plane of 2050 unveiled by Airbus (@Airbus): a long sleek fuselage, complete with duel fins flanking each side of the jet's tail area.

Inside Airbus envisions a future where class divisions disappear. Instead of first- business- and coach class, The Telegraph of London notes Airbus' concept plane offers "personalized zones that offer flexible, tailored levels of relaxation, interactivity and working spaces."

Popsci.com notes "when flights are at less than full capacity, unneeded seats at the rear of the plane will collapse and all seats will redistribute themselves to offer everyone an equitable boost in legroom. These seats will also morph to fit passengers' bodies."

What will people be reading on these planes in 2050? And what devices will they be using to enjoy that content?

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