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Is this the future of Air Travel ?
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KLM has released a concept image for it ’ s futuristic blended-wing aeroplane , the AHEAD , and you might be using it to fly non-stop to Sydney .
The Dutch airline has teamed up with Delft University of Technology to produce concept designs – and they could herald the future of aviation . The innovative , fuel efficient design means the planes would have a huge range – nearly 9,000 miles , or non-stop from London to Sydney .
The AHEAD aircraft , which stands for Advanced Hybrid Engine Aircraft Development , is being designed to carry 300 passengers over a range of 8,700 miles . A key feature will be the two hybrid engines which burn two different fuels for a far greener and more energy efficient flight than current turbine engines .
KLM engineer Rob Duivis says : “ A blended wing body is one of the very promising designs to minimise the drag and , in so doing , making aircraft much more fuel-efficient .” The wing is one that is seamlessly connected to the plane rather than attached separately to the fuselage .
KLM aren ’ t the only airline racing to get ahead in the next generation of luxury , superfast aircraft . Ethiad have launched The Residence Suite onboard their A380 , which comes with a private butler , and the Four Seasons hotel group now offer a private jet to fly it ’ s customers around the world .
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