From browsing http://aviationweek.typepad.com/files/mit_n3_final_presentation.pdf http://aviationweek.typepad.com/files/mit_n3_final_presentat... … • It's all

From browsing http://aviationweek.typepad.com/files/mit_n3_final_presentation.pdf http://aviationweek.typepad.com/files/mit_n3_final_presentat... … • It's all about radically different fuselage design. • 10% slower than current, think they might pick it up by saving 15 minutes on load and unload because of multiple aisles. • The 777 model has no windows in economy class, and apparently no doors visible either. They are 9 row deep pods with 3/2 seats and a lateral aisle at the front. That is going to take some getting used to. • There is a slide that says the N+3 numbers are reached with "advanced technology insertion". I am reminded of a Sidney Harris cartoon: http://avionod.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/and-then-a-miracle-happens/ http://avionod.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/and-then-a-miracle-h... • They will fly higher, 40k feet and 45k feet. No word on how that changes turbulence, I presume it helps.