Using a vertically staggered layout, designer Emil Jacob has introduced more room, and storage space to the economy-class flying experience.
Read more...October 8, 2009
July 13, 2009
Vertical Seating for Ryanair?
The future of low-cost air travel is not looking all that comfortable. We noted last week that China’s low-cost Spring Airlines was considering offering standing tickets, and they’re not alone in considering seating alternatives. Ryanair has been talking with Boeing about changing the seating in a number of their airlines to create space for “vertical seating”. If the plan goes through, travelers looking for a cheaper fare can choose to stand throughout the duration of the flight. Approximately four rows of seats would be removed for the venture. Ryanair has stated that for the duration of the flight passengers wouldn’t [...]
Read more...March 24, 2009
Sunseeker II: A Manned Solar Powered Aircraft
Inhabitat reports that Sunseeker II, the only manned solar-powered aircraft in the world will be taking off on an epic journey over a large chunk of Europe (Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary and Slovenia) on April 5th. The lightweight plane uses battery power during takeoff, and solar while in the air. It’s an improved, second generation version of the Sunseeker I, which in 1990, crossed the U.S. in 21 flights, with 121 hours in the air.
Inhabitat: “Sunseeker II Solar Powered Plane Takes Off”
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