TECHNOLOGY is rapidly changing on the ground, in space and the sky in between.
Here’s a glimpse into the not-so-distant future of air travel.
‘Skytanic’
Soon to be the world’s biggest plane, , will be able to carry 12-times more than aBoeing747.
Dubbed “Skytanic”;;, the airliner will , almost a decade after the idea was put forward by aerospace firm Radia.
It will be tasked with transporting enormous cargo.
WindRunner will clock in at an incredible 356ft – longer than the pitch at– and will be 79ft tall.
‘Blended wing’ jet
The world’s first , dubbed the Z4, could someday replace olderjets.
The unique design was just backed by , which has plans to purchase up to 200 of the swanky new planes.
The 250-passenger Z4 plane, built by JetZero, has not yet been certified – but the company is hoping to launch it by 2030.
Managing director of United Airlines Venture toldInsider that the Z4’s oversized wing could create a “living room in thesky”;;.
Yunxingsuperplane
A thatcould ferry passengers from London to New York City in just 90 minutes is hoped to be in the sky by 2027.
The , Space Transportation,behind the project is reportedly inching closer towards the production of the aircraft, called Yunxing.
In October last year, the Beijing-based firm said that it successfully completed the first test flight for the prototype model.
The jet could potentially reach the speed of Mach 4 (3,00mph) –.
Globe trotter
The , allowing it to fly an incredible 9,000 miles without stopping.
This globetrotting jumbo jet is set to launch across US and Europe, having secured FAA and EASA certifications.
It’s hoped it will be zooming across skies in 2030.
Now the longest-range private aircraft in the world, the Gulfstream G800 can ferry passengers to almost anywhere in the world without taking a single stop.
If the jet were to take off fromit could fly to any airport across the globe – with the exception of.
It has three luxurious living areas for up to 19 passengers, as well as a dedicated crew compartment for maximum in-flight comfort.
Boom Overture
The supersonic Overture jet is on track for a 2029 launch, according to the company behind the project.
US-based Boom Technology has forecast a market for up to 1,000supersonic airliners, across 500 viable routes, with fares comparable to business class.
Overture aircraft could feasibly fly passengers fromtoin just 3.5 hours at supersonic speeds.
The flight currently takes roughly 8 hours on a standard commercial carrier.
Laying the groundwork for Overture,
Bosses at the-headquartered firm believe it will be the firstUS-built commercial supersonic jet to hit the market
