AIRBUS UNVEILS ITS CONCEPT PLANE

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus gave
airline passengers a glimpse into the future of flight, in unveiling its concept
plane at the Farnborough International Airshow in England.

More than a flight of pure fantasy, the images released illustrate what air
transport could look like in 2050, even 2030, if advancements in existing
technologies continue apace.

Airbus experts in aircraft materials, aerodynamics, cabins and engines came
up with the design which is an "engineer's dream" to meet the expectations of
passengers of the future.

The concept plane has ultra long and slim wings, semi-embedded engines, a
U-shaped tail and a light-weight "intelligent" body, all features to further
improve environmental performance or "eco-efficiency".

"The result is lower fuel burn, a significant cut in emissions, less noise
and greater comfort," said Airbus in a statement here, Tuesday.

The plane represents an engineer's dream about what an aircraft could look
like in the long term future.

It's not a real aircraft and all the technologies it features, though
feasible, are not likely to come together in the same manner, its Executive Vice
President Engineering, Charles Champion said.

"With the Airbus Concept Plane we want to stimulate young people from all
over the world to engage with us, so that we can continue to share the benefits
of air transport while also looking after the environment," he added.
-- BERNAMA


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