#aircraft-design tag

2 startling ways designers are trying to create premium perks in economy class

Airline seat makers are innovating to enhance economy class comfort with designs like SkyNook and Comfort Class.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Cessna 172 (The Most Manufactured Plane in History) Just Got Immortalized in 2,000 LEGO Bricks - Yanko Design

A ~2,000-brick LEGO model faithfully recreates the Cessna 172's high-wing silhouette, strut-braced wings, and detailed cockpit in a dark blue and curry yellow livery.

World news

from24/7 Wall St.

4 months ago

29 Aircraft That Were Only Effective When Air Superiority Was Assured

Air superiority determines which aircraft can operate effectively; many platforms require permissive airspace to deliver their full value.

History

from24/7 Wall St.

4 months ago

Combat Aircraft That Were Designed for Wars That Never Happened

Many combat aircraft were designed for strategic, large-scale conflicts but proved poorly suited to regional, counterinsurgency, or modern airspace threats.

Science

fromBusiness Insider

5 months ago

Airbus CEO said future passenger airliners could look like B-2 bombers

Airbus anticipates future commercial airliners may adopt a blended-wing-body design combining fuselage and wings into one lift-producing structure, improving efficiency but reducing windows.

fromTravel + Leisure

7 months ago

Yes, Some Airplane Window Seats Don't Have Windows-Here's Why

Have you ever booked a window seat only to board and find that you're not looking out at the clear blue skies but rather at a white wall? While it's not a common occurrence, it's still a frustrating surprise. But why don't those seats have windows? It's because sometimes airlines customize the aircraft and add more rows than it was initially designed for. Fundamentally, the issue arises because windows are permanent structural elements, whereas seat layouts can change based on airline preferences.

Travel

#aviation

fromWIRED

9 months ago