Airbus predicts that the aircraft in 2050 will have a bionic structure that mimics bird bones to allow for lighter weight structure and open ... more

The future cabin's bionic structure will be coated with a biopolymer membrane, suggests Airbus, which controls the amount of natural light, humidity ... more

An intelligent cabin membrane could become transparent to give passengers open panoramic views, or be dimmed to make sleeping easier. It could also ... more

Smart seats could harvest passenger's body heat to power aircraft systems such as holographic pop-ups projecting anything from your bedroom at home, ... more

With holographic technology onboard, passengers could entertain themselves with virtual reality in-flight social activities, such as a virtual game ... more

It’s not just what we fly in, but also the way we fly that will be critical to the future of aviation. Conserving fuel is a fundamental priority. In ... more

Passenger aircraft require huge amounts of engine power, and therefore fuel, to get off the ground and up to cruising altitude. A renewably-powered ... more

A continuous, very steep "eco-climb" to cruising altitude would further cut fuel use, noise and CO2 emissions, argues Airbus. This would be in ... more

Today’s passenger aircraft descend from altitude in stages and often end up waiting in the air before landing, forced to circle while congested ... more

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), up to six million tons of CO2 could be saved each year by reduced aircraft engine ... more

Jatropha seeds, the oil of which is used to produce biofuel, are seen here in a Mexican lab. Airbus believes that by 2030 biofuels could provide up ... more