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These guys aren't the only ones working on this. Here's a couple of links to some interesting concepts Boeing is exploring: 2006 article, with more detail: ht

by akamaka 17y ago

These guys aren't the only ones working on this. Here's a couple of links to some interesting concepts Boeing is exploring: 2006 article, with more detail: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002973147_boeingconcepts05.html http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/200... 2009 article, newer but with less detail: http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/runway-girl/2009/03/pic-boeing-reveals-ideas-for-f.html http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/runway-girl/2009/03/pic-bo... The Boeing low-noise concept seems to already incorporate the same basic ideas: engines on top, to deflect noise away from the ground, and redesigned wings (presumably for a steeper final approach).

kevbin 17y ago
The SAI concept looks a lot like some of the Boeing Sonic Cruiser concepts from a few years back, like this one: http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w238/Christopher_Cvel/11459402906rM971.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w238/Christopher_Cvel/114... The SAI and early cruiser concepts both have winglets, but the later cruiser concepts have raked wingtips, like the 767-400: http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_17/wingtip_devices.html http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_17/wingti... I'd love to see how a floor-plan like this works in practice: http://www.aviationexplorer.com/pics/future_airliners6.jpg http://www.aviationexplorer.com/pics/future_airliners6.jpg Seems like the airlines and airport authorities would need to come-up with some better queueing/loading processes.
- streety 17y ago
  Would this really be an issue? In my experience the biggest hold up is people in the aisles putting their bags in the overhead lockers and edging into their seats while you're trying to get past to your seat. In the image you linked to the although there are more aisles each is shorter so there would be fewer people in front of you blocking your aisle.

by akamaka 17y ago

kevbin 17y ago

The SAI concept looks a lot like some of the Boeing Sonic Cruiser concepts from a few years back, like this one: http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w238/Christopher_Cvel/11459402906rM971.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w238/Christopher_Cvel/114... The SAI and early cruiser concepts both have winglets, but the later cruiser concepts have raked wingtips, like the 767-400: http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_17/wingtip_devices.html http://www.boeing.com/commercial/aeromagazine/aero_17/wingti... I'd love to see how a floor-plan like this works in practice: http://www.aviationexplorer.com/pics/future_airliners6.jpg http://www.aviationexplorer.com/pics/future_airliners6.jpg Seems like the airlines and airport authorities would need to come-up with some better queueing/loading processes.

streety 17y ago
Would this really be an issue? In my experience the biggest hold up is people in the aisles putting their bags in the overhead lockers and edging into their seats while you're trying to get past to your seat. In the image you linked to the although there are more aisles each is shorter so there would be fewer people in front of you blocking your aisle.