Well the very innovative European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, might be going a bit beyond the extra mile. In their latest press conference, they brought up an idea of an invisible plane.
"Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has theorized a see-through passenger plane for the future, one with a completely transparent fuselage. In this concept craft, the push of a button by the captain would a send an electrical pulse through a high-tech ceramic skin -- making the main body of the plane see-through." Foxnews.com
Bigger question in my opinion is why? I dont really see the point of it. I guess everyone would be able to have a window seat and the viewing experince would be much more pleasurable. But, things like water, luggage, lavatories, people, and physical parts of the aircraft like landing gear would still show. So I really do wonder what they mean.
"This smarter structure would help to make the aircraft lighter and more cost-efficient while giving the passenger 360 degree views of the skies," wrote the company. "The planes of the future will offer an unparalleled, unobstructed view of the wonders of the five continents -- where you will be able see the pyramids or the Eiffel Tower through the transparent floor of the aircraft." Foxnews.com
So apparently the viewing option like I previously mentioned is what is at stake. You would think that at a time like this when airlines are not being to extravagant and luxurious, something this out of the ordinary would be out of the question, but surprisingly enough it has caught some eyes.
Aviation is an amazing field and anything is possible if hard work is put towards it.
if it shows up as an invisible outline, then wont the plane look like a flying cabin? that would be sort of strange. no to mention lots of birds would fly into the planes during takeoff and landing when the planes are closer to the ground.
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